Taylor declined the Dodgers' $18.4 million qualifying offer Monday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

$18.4 million is a lot for a player who's nominally a utility man, but Taylor is in the rare group of players who have transcended that label while still providing all the benefits a utility player usually provides. Taylor made at least seven starts at every position except pitcher, catcher and first base last season, all while hitting .254/.344/.438 (good for a 113 wRC+) with 20 homers and 13 steals. That flexibility means he fits on virtually every roster, so there should be plenty of competition for his services this winter.