Taylor spent most of his 12-year career with the Dodgers before two seasons of struggles ended his tenure. The Angels signed him to help as a utility player.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the tough decision to release utility man Chris Taylor, though he quickly landed on his feet with the crosstown rivals in the Los Angeles Angels.

From Benjamin Royer: Former Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor signed a one-year, major league minimum contract with the Angels on Monday. Taylor started in center field against the New York Yankees on Monday and went 0 for 3.