PHOENIX — The Dodgers won their Cactus League opener against the White Sox, 5-3 at Camelback Ranch, and Chris Taylor added another tool to his utility belt by playing four innings in center field, a position he had never played as a professional before Saturday.
Taylor, acquired from the Mariners last season, only played shortstop, second base and third base in his five years in the majors and minors. He said he played four games in right field at the University of Virginia.
"The last time I played center field was probably Little League," Taylor said.
Manager Dave Roberts said the idea of having Taylor play some outfield was broached during his first meeting with Taylor at the beginning of camp.