The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 roster features many stars, but Chris Taylor, who has been with the team since 2017, faces a crucial year. After disappointing offensive stats (.223/.315/.374) and injuries affecting his gameplay, Taylor recognizes the need for mechanical adjustments to return to his previous performance levels. While the team has adapted to compensate for his reduced offensive output, his playoff experience and defensive versatility remain valuable assets. Despite new additions to the roster, Taylor's role could evolve into a platoon position, suggesting ongoing competition for his spot.
The last few years have not been up to the level I want. I don't think that's anything physical or my age. I think it's more mechanical. For me, I'm definitely motivated to bounce back and kind of get back to where I was four or five years ago.
The Dodgers quickly made changes to Taylor's swing mechanics upon acquiring him from the Seattle Mariners. Those quickly turned him into a versatile piece with a keen ability to power the baseball to all fields.
Even with Taylor's lack of offensive production, he brings a wealth of playoff experience to the Dodgers. It isn't his main quality, as that is his defensive prowess in being able to field nearly every position on the diamond.
Signing Kiké Hernández and extending Tommy Edman takes a hit for what Taylor should be expected to provide, but he could be part of a platoon role in left field or third base.
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