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Dodgers Release Chris Taylor, Place Kirby Yates on IL, Bring Back Tommy Edman in Massive Roster Moves

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a couple major roster moves ahead of Sunday’s series finale with the Los Angeles Angels.

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First, the Dodgers released Chris Taylor and activated Tommy Edman off the injured list. Then, they placed Kirby Yates on the injured list with a right hamstring strain and selected the contract of Lou Trivino.

Now, the Dodgers have parted ways with both Taylor and Austin Barnes in a matter of days. The message becomes increasingly clear that the defending champions are focused on winning, and winning only.