TAIJUAN WALKER NEWS

Five scoreless innings versus LAD Walker (6-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against the Dodgers. He struck out five.

Impact Walker hasn't allowed a run during his two-game winning streak, tallying 13 strikeouts in 12 innings during that stretch. The right-hander was off more than he was on to start the campaign, posting a 5.65 ERA over his first 12 appearances (57.1 innings), but he's really picked up his play of late. Walker will look to stay sharp during his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for the opener of a three-game weekend set in Oakland.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers look to beat Phillies' Taijuan Walker again this season The Los Angeles Dodgers look to secure their second series victory of the season over the Phillies on Sunday afternoon when the teams play t...

JUNE 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dominant against Detroit Walker (5-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two hits and three walks over seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over the Tigers. He struck out eight.

Impact It was Walker's best start to date with the Phillies as he logged season highs in strikeouts and innings pitched. The 30-year-old Walker has looked better after a rough start to the season -- he has a 3.53 ERA over his last seven starts after posting a 6.91 mark over his first six. Walker now sports a 5.04 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP and 53:29 K:BB across 64.1 innings this year.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to former team Walker (4-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks over 4 innings against the Mets. He struck out two.

Impact Walker pitched fairly well for three innings in his return to Citi Field, but Mark Canha's two-run homer in the third would be enough to tag him with the loss. The 30-year-old Walker has been inconsistent in his first season with the Phillies, though he's held opponents to three runs or fewer in five of his last six starts. Walker sports a 5.65 ERA with a 1.45 WHIP and 45:26 K:BB through 12 starts (57.1 innings) this year,

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects fourth win Walker (4-2) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over Atlanta, giving up three runs on 10 hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out one.

Impact It was far from a dominant performance for the veteran right-hander, who generated only five swinging strikes among his 85 pitches, but Walker kept the damage to a minimum and got some late run support before leaving the mound. The quality start was his fifth in 11 outings this season, but he's still digging his way from under a rough stretch in late April and early May. Walker will take a 5.57 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB through 53.1 innings into his next start, likely to come on the road next week against one of his former clubs, the Mets.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in no-decision Walker did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two hits and three walks over 5.1 scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory over the Cubs. He struck out three.

Impact It was a solid bounce-back performance from Walker after he allowed four runs without making it out of the first inning Wednesday in San Francisco. The 30-year-old right-hander is 3-2 with a subpar 5.79 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 42:22 K:BB through 10 starts (46.2 innings) this season. Walker will look to build off Sunday's outing in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week against Atlanta.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taijuan Walker gets back on track, while Bryson Stott delivers pinch-homer in 2-1 win over Cubs PHILADELPHIA — Taijuan Walker stood on the top step of the dugout and waited. He had put a runner on first base with one out in the sixth in...

MAY 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies Deploy Taijuan Walker on Short Rest vs. Cubs On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies host the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. Which Phillies starter is being deployed on short rest?

MAY 21, 2023 • NESN.COM

Starting Sunday on short rest Walker will start on three days' rest Sunday against the Cubs, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Phillies demoted struggling starting Bailey Falter and didn't call up anyone to replace him, so they'll need to get creative with the pitching. Walker will be available on short rest after getting knocked out in the first inning of his previous start Wednesday against the Giants. Walker has struggled in his first nine starts as a Phillie, posting a 6.53 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't escape first inning Walker did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning against San Francisco. He struck out one.

Impact Walker was a disaster Wednesday. He retired two of the first three batters, but allowed five straight to reach and departed after throwing 40 first-inning pitches. Matt Strahm stranded two runners to prevent Walker's day from getting worse. The righty has been a nightmare in his first season with the Phillies. He has a 6.53 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies’ Bryce Harper ejected after charging Rockies dugout

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was ejected Sunday after charging the Rockies dugout, setting off an altercation that cleared both teams’ benc...

MAY 15, 2023

Quality start in Colorado Walker allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out three without walking a batter over six-plus innings, taking a no-decision Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact Walker was sharp early, then faded by allowing three runs over the sixth and seventh innings before he was relieved by Matt Strahm. This was Walker's fourth quality start in eight outings this season. The right-hander has had some uneven results with a 5.75 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB through 40.2 innings, and he takes a 3-2 record into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled to be at San Francisco next week.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in bounce-back outing Walker (3-2) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on three hits over six innings against the Red Sox. He struck out six.

Impact It was an encouraging performance from Walker, who allowed 13 runs over 7.1 innings in his previous two starts. Triston Casas' solo home run in the fifth was the lone blemish on Walker's line Sunday. The 30-year-old righty lowered his ERA to 5.97 with a 1.41 WHIP and 35:17 K:BB through his first 34.2 innings this season. Walker will look to build on Sunday's performance in his next start, tentatively lined up for next week in Colorado.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: Phillies 6, Red Sox 1. Taijuan Walker threw a... - The Athletic Phillies 6, Red Sox 1. Taijuan Walker threw a ton of splitters and he was terrific in six innings. Kyle Schwarber broke a slump with a long...

MAY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Walker fighting command in 'up and down' season LOS ANGELES -- Taijuan Walker said Monday night at Dodger Stadium that he felt better than he has all season. But something was not right. W...

MAY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Matt Gelb: Dodgers 13, Phillies 4. Taijuan Walker was not... - The Athletic Dodgers 13, Phillies 4. Taijuan Walker was not good. The Dodgers crushed three home runs against him. He has a 6.91 ERA in his first six sta...

MAY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hammered for eight runs Walker (2-2) yielded eight runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.1 innings Monday, striking out six and taking a loss against the Dodgers.

Impact For the second straight start, Walker had some home run trouble, as the long ball accounted for five of the eight runs against him Monday. He allowed one in each of the first three frames, including David Peralta's three-run shot in the second inning. Walker saw his ERA soar to 6.91 with a 29:17 K:BB through 28.2 innings this season. On the bright side, he generated a season-high 11 whiffs, with eight coming on the splitter. Walker is projected to face the Red Sox at home this weekend.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Monday Walker (forearm) is listed as the Phillies' starting pitcher for Monday's road game against the Dodgers.

Impact Walker exited his last start Wednesday against the Mariners with right forearm tightness, an injury that often foreshadows a stint on the injured list. The right-hander surprisingly received good news after being examined a day later, with team doctors determining that Walker didn't even need an MRI. He resumed throwing a bullpen session Friday and checked out fine following the workout, so Walker looks like he'll head into Monday's outing with no restrictions. Walker tentatively lines up for a two-start week, with his second turn set to come against Boston during the upcoming weekend.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for next scheduled start Walker (forearm) felt good after a bullpen session Friday and remains on track to make his next scheduled start, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker made an early exit from his last turn in the Phillies' rotation Wednesday versus the Mariners due to right forearm tightness, but he checked out fine during a visit with team doctors Thursday and appears likely to take the mound with no restrictions Monday at Dodger Stadium. The 30-year-old right-hander has posted a 4.97 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 23:14 K:BB through 25.1 innings (five starts) this season with Philly.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could make next scheduled start Walker (forearm) could make his next scheduled start after an encouraging visit with the Phillies' medical staff Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact It was determined that an MRI was unnecessary after Walker was examined and then played catch without issue Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. He made an early exit from his start Wednesday against the Mariners due to right forearm tightness, but for now it would appear that the discomfort was only a minor scare. If he does indeed stay on his normal turn, Walker would face the Dodgers in Los Angeles next Monday.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Visiting team doctor Thursday Walker (forearm) is scheduled to see a team doctor Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Walker was pulled from his start Wednesday against the Mariners after experiencing right forearm tightness. He surrendered five earned runs on five hits and two walks over four innings before departing. Whatever the team doctor finds, an IL stint seems likely.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: The Phillies labeled Taijuan Walker's removal... - The Athletic The Phillies labeled Taijuan Walker’s removal with right forearm tightness as “precautionary” but he will see the doctor Thursday. There was...

APRIL 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Phils' Taijuan Walker leaves with forearm tightness Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker left his Wednesday start against the visiting Seattle Mariners after four innings due to r...

APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Matt Gelb: Taijuan Walker was removed from Wednesday... - The Athletic Taijuan Walker was removed from Wednesday night's game with right forearm tightness, the Phillies said. It's a bad sign for a pitcher who ha...

APRIL 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits with forearm tightness Walker was pulled from Wednesday's game against Seattle due to right forearm tightness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact After surrendering five runs on five hits and two walks, Walker was pulled just four innings into the game. The severity of his injury is unclear at the moment, but a trip to the injured list is likely.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE