JOSH WALKER NEWS

Back in Pirates' organization The Pirates signed Walker to a minor-league contract Saturday and placed him on the 7-day injured list, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Pirates acquired Walker at the trade deadline, but released him Aug. 12 after having appeared in merely one game for Triple-A Indianapolis. Having yet to make his Pirates debut, Walker was assigned to Triple-A but he'll first need to recover from the undisclosed injury that forced him to the injured list.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Bucs The Pirates released Walker on Saturday.

Impact Acquired from the Mets on July 30 in exchange for minor-league lefty Nicolas Carreno, Walker's stay in the Pittsburgh organization lasted less than two weeks. He gave up two earned runs over one inning during his lone appearance out of the bullpen at Triple-A Indianapolis before Pittsburgh booted him off the 40-man roster Friday. Now a free agent, Walker will look to catch on elsewhere on a minor-league deal before the season comes to a close.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from 40-man The Pirates designated Walker for assignment Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker was optioned to Triple-A after coming over from the Mets in a trade July 30, and he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Domingo German, who was selected to the big-league squad Friday. Walker owns a 3.34 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 29.2 minor-league innings on the season.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates acquire LHP Josh Walker from Mets The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-hander Josh Walker from the New York Mets on Tuesday in exchange for minor league southpaw Nicolas Carr...

JULY 30 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Heading to Triple-A Walker will report to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday after the Pirates acquired him from the Mets in exchange for left-hander Nicolas Carreno, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Pos...

Impact The 29-year-old has tossed 28.2 innings at the Triple-A Level this season, posting a 2.83 ERA and a 39:21 K:BB. He may need to show more improvement with his control at Indianapolis before the Pirates open up a spot for him in the big-league bullpen.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Reporting to Triple-A Walker will report to Triple-A Indianapolis Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Walker was traded by the Mets to the Pirates after being designated for assignment Friday. The 29-year-old has thrown 28.2 innings at the Triple-A Level this season, posting a 2.83 ERA and a 39:21 K:BB.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Pirates acquire left-handed reliever Josh Walker from Mets A day removed from adding one left-handed reliever in Jalen Beeks, the Pirates made it two. A source confirmed to the Post-Gazette on Tuesda...

JULY 30 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Traded to Pittsburgh The Pirates acquired Walker from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Nicolas Carreno, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Walker had been designated for assignment last week and has quickly landed in a new organization. The left-handed reliever holds a career 6.45 ERA over 22.1 innings at the major-league level. He'll likely report to the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Pittsburgh The Pirates acquired Walker from the Mets on Tuesday, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact The Mets presumably will receive cash considerations in exchange for Walker, who was designated for assignment last week. The left-handed reliever holds a career 6.45 ERA over 22.1 innings at the major-league level.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man roster The Mets designated Walker for assignment Friday.

Impact Walker will end up as the Mets' 40-man roster casualty following the acquisition of Ryne Stanek from the Mariners on Friday. Walker has accumulated a 6.45 ERA across 22.1 innings during his MLB career, though his 2.83 ERA through 28.2 frames with Triple-A Syracuse may garner some attention from other teams in need of bullpen depth.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pushed off 40-man roster The Mets designated Walker for assignment Friday.

Impact Walker will end up as the Mets' 40-man roster casualty following the acquisition of Ryne Stanek from the Mariners on Friday. Walker has accumulated a 6.45 ERA across 22.1 innings during his MLB career, though his 2.83 ERA through 28.2 frames with Triple-A Syracuse may garner some attention from other teams in need of bullpen depth.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Mets recalled Walker from Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Walker was optioned to Syracuse just four hours earlier, but he 's back with the big club to replace the injured Edwin Diaz (shoulder) in the bullpen. The southpaw has allowed just two runs with a 7:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings with the Mets this season.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Mets optioned Walker to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact A spot on the active roster was required for Wednesday's starting pitcher, David Peterson, and Walker was the casualty. The left-handed reliever has pitched well during his time in the majors this season -- allowing just two runs with a 7:3 K:BB over 8.2 innings -- so it would appear to be a case of him having minor-league options left working against him.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL Walker (oblique) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Walker was diagnosed Monday with a right oblique strain and it's severe enough to end his season. The 28-year-old lefty allowed 11 runs -- nine earned -- in 10 innings of relief with the Mets in 2023.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 15-day IL The Mets placed Walker on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Aug. 13, with a right oblique strain, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker gave up two solo homers while recording only two outs in his last appearance Saturday versus Atlanta as his season ERA climbed to 8.10. He'll be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors Walker was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander has been in the minors for the past five weeks but will rejoin the Mets on Tuesday after the organization traded away some bullpen pieces at the deadline. Walker has given up five earned runs with a 6:6 K:BB over 6.2 frames in his first taste of the big leagues this season.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mets optioned Walker to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Walker was up with the Mets for just one day after he was designated as the 27th man for Saturday's pseudo doubleheader with the Red Sox, which came about after Friday's series opener was suspended due to inclement weather. He ended up pitching in the second game of the day, recording two outs while allowing one hit.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up as 27th man Saturday Walker is up as the 27th man for the Mets in Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Walker will be available out of the bullpen in the nightcap versus Boston. He's allowed six runs -- five earned -- in just six innings of work this season at the major-league level.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mets optioned Walker to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker has been stellar in Triple-A but has yet to translate his success into the majors. He holds a 7.50 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through six appearances out of the bullpen and will now head back to Syracuse in order to return to form. T.J. McFarland was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move to take Walker's place.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action in bullpen Walker (leg) made two relief appearances during the Mets' series in Philadelphia over the weekend, giving up four earned runs on two hits and three walks while recording just one o...

Impact Before appearing in games Friday and Sunday, Walker had been day-to-day after exiting a relief outing Wednesday against the Astros when he took a comebacker off the leg. Walker had maintained a tidy 1.59 ERA through his first five appearances with the Mets, but he's now sitting on a 7.50 ERA after struggling mightily over the weekend.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after comebacker to leg Walker was removed from Wednesday's game against the Astros due to an apparent left leg injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker was struck by a Jeremy Pena comebacker while making a relief appearance in the bottom of the seventh inning Wednesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. He had a noticeable limp as he made his way into the Mets' dugout but ultimately walked off under his own power. Consider him day-to-day for now.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Walker's mental approach helps reliever pitch with resilience out of Mets' bullpen Billy McKinney was on second base with no outs when Anthony Volpe sent a shallow fly ball to right-center field. Brandon Nimmo and Starling...

JUNE 15, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Recalled by Mets Walker was called up by the Mets on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Walker has spent two brief stints in the big-league bullpen, throwing a scoreless inning with a pair of walks against the Rays in mid-May in his lone appearance. He owns a 1.45 ERA in 18.2 innings of relief for Triple-A Syracuse. He'll take the roster spot which had belonged to Zack Muckenhirn, who was optioned to Syracuse in a corresponding move.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Walker was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday.

Impact Walker was up as the 27th man during Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians but didn't make an appearance. He'll rejoin the Syracuse bullpen and hope for another chance soon in the big leagues.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added as 27th player Walker will act as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker will give the Mets an extra arm in the bullpen for the twin billing against Cleveland after Saturday's rainout. The left-hander has made one previous appearance with New York and he fired a scoreless inning despite two walks against the Rays.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE