LA Dodgers cut 8-year $60 million two-time World Series-winning veteran in another shock announcement

THE Los Angeles Dodgers have made another shock release from their squad.In the past week, the reigning World Series champions announced that two-time World Series winner and catcher Austin Barnes would be ending his 10-year association with the franchise immediately.

APLos Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts have announced another major cut[/caption]GettyChris Taylor is the latest Dodger favourite to be released[/caption]The abrupt news has been described as a surprise from many quarters with a disappointed feeling resonating amongst the team dressing room.

However, emotions are clearly not within the thinking of the Dodgers decision-makers as fellow multi World Series winner and equally popular veteran Chris Taylor follows out of the door.

34-year-old Taylor had entered the final year of a four-year, $60million but will not see it out at the Robins.

Thank you Chris for bringing two championships to LA, all the unforgettable moments on and off the field and everything youve done for the city of Los Angeles, a social media post read.But fans werent convinced on the latest roster move.First Austin Barnes and now Chris Taylor? WTF is this, ? Are you trying to run off your fans?, one wrote.Thank you CT3 what a run.

So much to be proud of, and you are a Dodgers legend and champ, another said.

A third posted, All the OGs times are coming to an end.And one more commented, Sad times in LA youll be missed, Chris.The longtime utility man had endured one of the least productive seasons in his eight in LA, with only 35 plate appearances to his name.

The double decision has reportedly been made with the intention of refreshing a side ahead of another title tilt.The youth drive implemented has allowed the likes Dalton Rushing to step up to the plate.Rushings promotion is no shock as hes long been regarded as an MLB star in waiting.

17-year-old 6ft 7inch wonderkid Joseph Deng is also another one.

Its rumoured that the cuts may not stop there with all-time great Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who reached a landmark 18 seasons in the professional game, could be a victim to the regeneration.RexCatcher Austin Barnes is also joins Taylor on the cutting board[/caption]The Dodgers still remains the best team in the MLB standings with a 29-18 record despite losing to crosstown rivals Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.Both Taylor and Barnes leave with their names etched in the history books after securing titles in 2020 and 2024..

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