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Cut loose by Tigers Walker was released by the Tigers on Monday.

Impact Walker saw some brief action in the majors in 2022 with the Rangers, but in 2023 he's missed time with injury and gone just 3-for-26 at the plate at Triple-A Toledo. He'll seek out another minor-league pact elsewhere.

JULY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active at Triple-A Walker (hand) was activated from Double-A Erie's 7-day injured list Wednesday and assigned to Triple-A Toledo.

Impact Walker has played in three of Toledo's four games since joining the club, going 1-for-11 with an RBI. Prior to being activated, Walker spent the previous three weeks on a rehab assignment at High-A West Michigan, where he slashed .262/.324/.377 over 68 plate appearances. The 26-year-old outfielder opened the season on Erie's IL after suffering a fractured right hand early in spring training.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Detroit Walker was acquired by the Tigers from the Giants on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Walker was claimed off waivers by San Francisco in August and spent the rest of the campaign at Triple-A Sacramento. The 26-year-old played in five games for Texas earlier in the season but spent most of his time at the Triple-A level and had a .754 OPS in 309 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Walker cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker was designated for assignment Wednesday but will remain in Sacramento going forward. Over his first five games with Sacramento, he's gone 3-for-18 with a home run, a double, five RBI, a walk and five strikeouts.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Excised from 40-man roster The Giants designated Walker for assignment Wednesday.

Impact San Francisco moved Walker off the 40-man roster to clear a spot for reliever Andrew Vasquez, whom the team claimed off waivers from the Phillies and optioned to Triple-A Sacramento. Walker, who went 3-for-18 with a home run and five RBI in his five games with Sacramento after being claimed off waivers from Texas, will likely remain with the affiliate if he goes unclaimed this time around.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by San Francisco The Giants claimed Walker off waivers Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was designated for assignment by Texas on Thursday, and he'll now join a new organization. Walker appeared in only five games for the Rangers and went 1-for-14, and he had a .277/.353/.435 slash line in 215 plate appearances at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses spot on 40-man roster Walker was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Walker has been in the minors since mid-June, and he's slashed .265/.326/.402 with four home runs, four doubles, 17 runs, 17 RBI and four stolen bases over 30 games since his demotion. It seems likely that the 26-year-old will remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Walker (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Walker was away from the Rangers since Saturday, and he'll head to the minors now that he's cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Zach Reks should serve as the top reserve outfielder while Eli White (wrist) remains sidelined.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 injured list Walker was placed on the COVID-19 Related injured list Saturday.

Impact Walker is the fourth Ranger to land on the COVID-19 list this week. It's unclear if he tested positive for the virus, so it remains to be seen when he will be ready to return. Zach Reks was recalled to take Walker's spot on the roster.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs first MLB homer Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-3 loss to the Guardians during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

Impact The 25-year-old then went 0-for-1 with a walk after pinch hitting for Charlie Culberson in the nightcap. Walker's seventh-inning blast off Cal Quantrill in the matinee was his first career hit in the majors as he attempts to lock down a regular role in the Rangers' outfield.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Weaver Wire: Rangers say hello to Steele Walker, goodbye to Willie Calhoun Plus news on the Rangers' minor league outfielders, an ode to the people who keep things running and more.

JUNE 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hitless in MLB debut Walker started in left field and went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.

Impact Walker is part of a wave of players the Rangers have promoted recently due to injuries or insufficient production. Prior to Walker's arrival, Sam Huff, Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran joined the big-league club. It's unclear if Walker will remain up with the team when Brad Miller (hip) returns from injury, or if the organization is pivoting away from some veterans. Andy Ibanez was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, and the team designated Willie Calhoun for assignment the same day, indicating a roster shuffle.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first call to majors Walker's contract was purchased from Triple-A Round Rock prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 25-year-old outfielder hit .297/.395/.486 with three home runs and two steals in 20 games at Triple-A. His 12.8 K% was particularly impressive. He could see time in left field and at designated hitter.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE