Taylor spent most of his 12-year career with the Dodgers before two seasons of struggles ended his tenure. The Angels signed him to help as a utility player.

The Los Angeles Angels signed veteran super-utility player Chris Taylor to a major league deal Monday, starting him in center field and in the No. 8 spot of their lineup. Taylor, 34, was released May 18 after a more than nine-year stint with the crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers and sought an opportunity for more frequent playing time.

Chris Taylor, who was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers after 10 seasons on May 18, signed with the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and started in center field that very same night.