The Los Angeles made a shocking move on Sunday, releasing longtime utility player Christaylor. Los Angeles has been weighing the move for a while, and they finally pulled the trigger while they were on the move.
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In a corresponding move, the activated Tommy Edman from the injured list. Edman’s return allowed Los Angeles to make this move with Taylor.
After the move, the team released Taylor’s tribute post.
Taylor has been with the for nine seasons and was the longest ten-up position player on the team after Austin Burns was assigned to the assignment.
However, the veteran is struggling to start the season again. Taylor cut .200/.200/.257 and hit two runs in 28 games. His OPS was .457, and he wasn’t producing enough to keep him.
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Taylor was the catalyst that helped the win two championships during their long tenure and helped build this team. The veteran has many memorable moments with Los Angeles, and everyone in the clubhouse will certainly be overlooked.
The decision on Taylor comes just after Los Angeles designated veteran catcher Austin Burns earlier this week. The make it clear that they do whatever it takes to win, and that their teams can’t hold the weight of potential death, no matter how meaningful the players are.
Los Angeles is in the championship-winning business and after bringing home the glory of last season, they want more. The have already dealt with multiple serious injuries this season, but the team needs a replacement to handle the moment and will be let go if they can’t.
The will move forward with the move, hoping that their team will be more consistent. Los Angeles only has one goal in mind, and that’s to win another World Series title.
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