A source told ESPN Sunday that the Los Angeles Dodgers have designated a task for experienced utility player Chris Taylor.

Taylor has been Dodger since 2016, essentially taking Tommy Edman from the roster, who will be activated for the injury roster ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels.

Taylor's departure comes four days after the Dodgers cut ties with long-time backup receiver Austin Barnes to free up top prospect Dalton Rushing. Outside Clayton Kershaw, Taylor and Barnes represent the two longest members of the Dodgers.

The Dodgers now have a seven-day trade or release Taylor. The decision seems to suggest that South Korea's rookie second baseman Hyeseong Kim will remain in the major league even if Teoscar Hernandez is activated for the injury list in the next few days. Kim is a quick left-handed batsman since calling from Triple-A.

Taylor has played in just 35 games this season and has accumulated only 28 sets, during which he collected seven hits and 13 strikeouts without walking. The only discernible path to play time is the late defensive replacement in the left field. His chances of hitting for Major League Baseball have become so rare that the Dodgers occasionally have minor league pitchers driving from nearby Cucamonga to Taylor so that he can see the speed.

Not long ago, however, Taylor was a core member of the very successful Dodge team, a clear manifestation of the front desk obsession with versatility. Taylor struggled to break through with the Seattle Mariners, traded with the Dodgers in June 2016, changing his swing and changing his career path. From 2017 to 2023, Taylor cut .256/.336/.444, giving the 17.7 Fanggraphs a substitute win and frequent playing time in six different positions - left, midfield, right, third base, second base, second base and takeover.

His best moment is October. Taylor, along with Justin Turner, is the co-MVP of the 2017 National League Championship Series. In Game 7 of the 2018 NLCS, Taylor gained a miracle in the left center field gap to maintain a single lead and ultimately push the Dodgers to a victory. In the 2021 playoffs, Taylor hit a stroll home run against the St. Louis Cardinals before playing three home runs against the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series.

But in the 2024 season, Taylor hit the ball in 87 games.202/.298/.300. With the 2025 season, it’s clear that Taylor doesn’t necessarily play a role in the Dodgers roster of the most starring Dodgers of this era.