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Two Longtime Members Of The Dodgers Are Officially Out

Originally posted on The Spun | By Daniel Bates | Last updated May 18, 2025 4:30 PM ET

It's the end of an era for longtime Dodgers fans as the team said goodbye to two of its longest-tenured players over the weekend.

According to MLB columnist Bob Nightengale , Los Angeles has designated catcher Austin Barnes and veteran utilityman Chris Taylor for assignment in the span of three days.

Barnes was reportedly DFA'd in order to make room for top prospect Dalton Rushing, while Taylor was let go so Tommy Edman could return to the clubhouse following a 10-day stint on the IL due to ankle inflammation.

Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor, the two-longest tenured Dodgers, now both DFA’d in a matter of three days.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) May 18, 2025

The writing was seemingly on the wall, especially for Taylor, after reporters noted he no longer had a locker at Dodger Stadium.

The one-time All-Star won two World Series in his time wearing Dodger Blue after beginning his career in Seattle with the Mariners.

The 34-year-old outfielder and middle infielder was also named co-NLCS MVP back in 2017 along with Justin Turner for his impressive performance on the way to winning the National League pennant.

Apr 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (3) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images© Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

As for Barnes, he spent the entirety of his career with the Dodgers after being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth round of the 2011 Amateur Draft and was also a part of LA's two World Series championships under manager Dave Roberts.

The Dodgers are currently 29-17 and tied for the best record in the NL along with the New York Mets — and it doesn't seem like they're going to have any issues making another run at a WS with the talent stacked on their roster.

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