TAIJUAN WALKER NEWS

Taijuan Walker nearing return to Mets rotation after simulated game Monday Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker was touching between 92 and 94 mph during a simulated game on Monday afternoon in St. Louis.

APRIL 25, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Injury Updates On Mets pitchers Taijuan Walker, Jacob deGrom Injury updates on Mets pitchers Taijuan Walker and Jacob deGrom.

APRIL 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Expected to start Saturday Walker (shoulder) is expected to start Saturday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Walker was cruising through his season debut, which also came against the Phillies, striking out four batters across two scoreless innings before being removed due to a shoulder injury that required a trip to the injured list. He avoided a serious injury and didn't pause his throwing program for more than a few days, so he's ready to return to the rotation after a rehab start and a simulated game.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Feels good after sim game Walker (shoulder) felt good after throwing four simulated innings Monday and remains on track to pitch during the weekend series against the Phillies, Mike Puma of the New York Pos...

Impact Walker exited his season debut after just two innings due to right shoulder bursitis, but he's on track to return in less than three weeks. The Mets have yet to officially announce their plans for the weekend, though Walker would be on schedule to start Saturday's contest.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should return next weekend Walker (shoulder) will throw a simulated game Monday and is expected to start against the Phillies on Friday or Saturday if all goes well, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Walker recently threw 45 pitches during a bullpen session and should continue ramping up his workload during the simulated game Monday. The 29-year-old would be on three days rest if he were to start Friday, so it seems more likely he'll return from the injured list to pitch Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Friday Walker (shoulder) could return to the rotation Friday against the Phillies, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Walker lasted just two innings into his first start of the year -- which also came against the Phillies -- before exiting with a sore shoulder and landing on the injured list. He threw a rehab start at extended spring training and may need a simulated game before returning from the injured list, but it doesn't look as though he'll be out much longer.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Completes bullpen session Walker (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Friday, and the Mets will see how he feels Saturday before determining the next step in his rehab program, Tim Healey of Newsda...

Impact Walker threw about 45 pitches during a start at the Mets' extending spring training facility Wednesday, and it's good to see him quickly back on the mound for a bullpen session. It remains to be seen whether the 29-year-old is sent to the minors for a longer rehab start, but he's nearing his return from the injured list regardless.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taijuan Walker Nearing Return To Mets' Rotation But Team May Have To Wait A Bit Longer Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker is nearing a return to the rotation, but the team may have to wait a little bit longer.

APRIL 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Looks good in rehab start Walker (shoulder) struck out seven over three scoreless innings in his start Wednesday at the Mets' extending spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Britt Ghiroli of The...

Impact According to Ghiroli, Walker recorded more than nine outs in the start, as he faced an extra hitter in the first and third innings to get some more work in. Though Walker's results were excellent, the Mets will likely see how he feels coming out of the start a day later before deciding whether to activate him from the 10-day injured list or send him to a minor-league affiliate for another rehab start. If the Mets go the former route, Walker could slot back into the big-league rotation for next week's series in St. Louis.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab start on tap Walker (shoulder) will make a rehab start at extended spring training in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker sustained a shoulder injury April 11 but has been throwing recently. After tossing a bullpen session Sunday, the right-hander has been cleared for game action in Port St. Lucie. If his rehab start goes well, Walker will likely be able to rejoin the Mets' rotation during their series in St. Louis next week.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Sunday Walker (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Although Walker was able to throw a bullpen after playing catch Thursday and Friday, manager Buck Showalter said afterward that the right-hander will likely require more than one rehab start prior to rejoining the major-league club. The Mets haven't yet revealed when his rehab assignment will begin, but it's possible that he'll be able to return to the majors sometime in early May.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alcantara homers, D-Backs finally beat Mets in New York

Sergio Alcantara snapped a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the seventh inning, Ketel Marte added an RBI double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 3-2

APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets Injury Updates: Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker Find out the latest injury updates on the Mets’ pair of sidelined hurlers Jacob deGrom and Taijuan Walker.

APRIL 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Plays catch Friday Walker (shoulder) played catch for a second straight day Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Walker felt good following Friday's throwing session, and he hopes to throw a bullpen Sunday, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports. He's hopeful that he'll be able to make a rehab start sometime next week, which would put him on track to join the Mets' rotation early the following week as long as he's built up enough strength and is feeling good.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Taijuan Walker lands on injured list; Edwin Diaz rejoins team in Philly PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder bursitis.

APRIL 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

LEADING OFF: Rodríguez faces former team, Kwan keeps going

Detroit Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodríguez gets a look at his former teammates when he pitches against Boston at Comerica Park

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets lose another starter, Walker on 10-day IL with bursitis

New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker has been put on the 10-day injured list because of bursitis in his pitching shoulder

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets Place Taijuan Walker On IL, Trevor May Diagnosed With Triceps Strain The Mets placed Taijuan Walker on the 10-day injured list with shoulder bursitis. Reliever Trevor May has been diagnosed with a low grade tr...

APRIL 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Requires rehab start Manager Buck Showalter said that Walker (shoulder) will need to make at least one rehab start before returning from the 10-day injured list, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Walker left his start Monday against the Phillies after just two innings due to shoulder bursitis. Given that he'll require a rehab outing, Walker seems likely to miss more than one turn in the major-league rotation. David Peterson is likely to take his place temporarily, though the Mets have yet to officially announce their plans.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taijuan Walker placed on the 10-day IL. Here is how it affects the Mets' starting rotation Already down Jacob deGrom, the Mets must overcome another injury in their rotation with Taijuan Walker heading to the injured list.

APRIL 12, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Lands on injured list Walker was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder bursitis Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker himself wrote on Twitter that, "everything is all good" Tuesday after leaving his start Monday against the Phillies with right shoulder irritation, but "all good" was apparently in relation to avoiding a more severe injury. He'll still wind up missing at least one start and potentially a small handful, with the Mets yet to specify exactly when he'll be back. David Peterson pitched four scoreless innings of relief after Walker's exit Monday and is presumably in line to fill his spot in the rotation.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets good news from MRI Walker (shoulder) announced Tuesday in a post on his personal Twitter account that he was encouraged by the results of his MRI. "Everything is all good!" the pitcher wrote.

Impact The Mets haven't provided an official update on what the MRI revealed, but Walker's Twitter post seemingly suggests that he's avoided a major injury. Even so, Walker's availability for his next scheduled outing Sunday at home against the Diamondbacks remains undetermined, and a trip to the injured list can't be dismissed at this point.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent for further testing Walker (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact As expected, Walker is headed for further evaluation after leaving Monday's contest with right shoulder irritation. The Mets should know whether he'll require an extended absence after evaluating the right-hander's scans.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Taijuan Walker Exits Start With Shoulder Injury Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker exited his start due to a shoulder injury. Find out the details below.

APRIL 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Mets RHP Walker leaves start with right shoulder irritation

New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker left his start Monday night against Philadelphia after two innings because of right shoulder irritation

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS