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Michael A. Taylor Retires on Final Day at Nationals Park After 12 MLB Seasons

The 34-year-old Gold Glove center fielder said he planned the move months ago to spend more time with his family.

Sep 25, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Chicago White Sox right fielder Michael A. Taylor (21) follows through on a two run home run against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Taylor told reporters Sunday this would be his last game, announcing it before Chicago’s season finale against Washington at Nationals Park.
  • A former top-50 prospect for Washington, he spent seven seasons with the Nationals before playing for the Royals, Twins, Pirates and White Sox.
  • He concludes his career as a .232 hitter with 109 home runs and 128 stolen bases, highlighted by a 2021 Gold Glove for elite defense in center field.
  • In 2025 he batted .199 with nine homers and 34 RBIs while providing a veteran presence for the rebuilding White Sox.
  • He cited family in settling on retirement earlier this year, said the 2019 title team in Washington was his favorite memory, and received warm ovations as he started Sunday batting ninth.