Last June, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Zach Lee, a former top prospect, to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Chris Taylor. It garnered minimal attention, with the majority of the attention on the Dodgers finally parting with Lee.
One year later, the Dodgers may shudder to think where they would be without Taylor. He’s morphed from utility player to an integral part in manager Dave Roberts’ everyday lineup. That’s coincide with Taylor expanding his skill set to play center field in Joc Pederson’s absence.
Taylor’s grand slam punctuated a five-run ninth inning rally against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.