Veteran utility player Chris Taylor has opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Angels after being informed he would not make the team's Opening Day roster, according to a report from @TheAthletic.
Taylor, who joined the Angels organization on a minor league deal this spring, exercised the opt-out clause in his contract immediately following the team's decision. By opting out, the versatile veteran becomes a free agent and is now eligible to sign with any Major League club as the regular season draws near.
The move comes as the Angels continue to trim their roster and finalize their bench depth for the upcoming campaign. Taylor was competing for a spot as a multi-positional reserve, a role he has filled throughout his career. With his departure, the Angels will likely turn to other internal options to fill the remaining vacancies on their 26-man roster.
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