Rizzo, Bassitt turn down options, among 11 now free agents
First baseman Anthony Rizzo became a free agent again when he declined his $16 million option with the New York Yankees for 2023NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAIJUAN WALKER #99 - PITCHER - PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
3-7 W-L •
1.72 WHIP •
7.10 ERA
3-7 W-L
1.72 WHIP
7.10 ERA
DeGrom, Correa, Bogaerts, Rodón turn down options, go free
Jacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodón turned down player options, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby SwansonNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker Opt Out of Contracts Two more Mets opted out of their deals and are now free agents.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Declines player option Walker opted out of the final season on his contract with the Mets on Monday, electing to hit free agency.
Impact In an unsurprising move, Walker has decided to forgo his $6 million player option for 2023 in pursuit of a more lucrative, longer-term deal on the open market. The 30-year-old returned to form in 2022, posting a 3.49 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 132 strikeouts over 157.1 innings in 29 outings with the Mets. With Jacob deGrom and Chris Bassitt also opting out of their contracts over the past two days and joining Walker in free agency, the Mets could be looking at a new-look rotation around centerpiece Max Scherzer in 2023.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Walker replaces injured Rodríguez on Mets' wild-card roster
Taijuan Walker has replaced injured reliever Joely Rodríguez on the New York Mets’ wild-card series roster ahead of Game 2 against the San Diego PadresOCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Added to wild-card roster Walker was added to the Mets' wild-card roster Saturday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
Impact Walker wasn't initially included on the series roster but will join it as Joely Rodriguez exits with a shoulder injury. Walker isn't expected to start either of the two remaining possible games, but he could be used in relief.
OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't pitch in wild-card round Walker wasn't included on the Mets' roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Padres on Friday, Deesha Thosar of Fox Sports reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander made his final start of the regular season during Tuesday's twin bill and delivered 4.1 scoreless frames, but he won't be needed during the series versus San Diego, which will be at most three games. Walker could factor into the Mets' rotation should the team advance to the NLDS, but for now Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom (blister) and Chris Bassitt line up as the starting pitchers.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Why Taijuan Walker Deserves Spot in New York Mets' Postseason Rotation Why Taijuan Walker deserves a spot in New York Mets’ postseason rotation.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Fans 10 in no-decision Walker didn't factor into the decision in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals, allowing four hits over 4.1 scoreless innings. He struck out 10 without w...
Impact The veteran righty was dominant in his final outing of the regular season, and Walker only failed to rack up his 13th win of the year because the Mets wanted to give him a bit of extra rest ahead of the playoffs. It's the second time in his last five starts he's fanned double-digit batters, and he'll head into the postseason having posted a 3.03 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 36:5 K:BB through 29.2 innings over that stretch.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Eight strikeouts in no-decision Walker did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over five innings against Miami. He struck out eight.
Impact Walker pitched a pretty good game aside from the two-run homer he surrendered to outfielder Bryan De La Cruz to open the scoring with two outs in the fourth inning. The righty has allowed a homer in five straight games, posting a less-than-stellar 4.15 ERA over 30.1 innings.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Let down by bullpen Walker (12-5) allowed four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three across six innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Brewers.
Impact Walker allowed only a solo home run through six innings, though he allowed the first three batters he faced in the seventh frame to reach base. After he was pulled, Drew Smith entered and served up a grand slam that soured Walker's line. Entering Wednesday's outing, Walker had allowed two or fewer earned runs in five of his last seven starts -- good for a 3.35 ERA. For the season, he now owns a 3.53 ERA with a 114:43 K:BB across 148 innings.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out five in win Walker (12-4) earned the win against the Pirates on Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits while striking out five and walking none over 7.1 innings.
Impact Walker tossed 65 of 100 pitches for strikes across 7.1 frames Friday. This was the second win in a row for the veteran righty and his second quality start in a row as well. This has been a solid month for Walker, who has a 3.26 ERA in three starts after pitching to a 6.98 ERA last month. That has left him with a 3.42 ERA on the season to go along with a 1.18 WHIP and 111 strikeouts across 142 innings.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Walker gets 2nd straight win as Mets beat Pirates 4-3 Taijuan Walker won back-to-back starts for the first time in two months, Daniel Vogelbach homered against his former team and the New York M...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Walker gets 2nd straight win as Mets beat Pirates 4-3 NEW YORK -- Taijuan Walker won back-to-back starts for the first time in two months, Daniel Vogelbach homered against his former team and th...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Walker gets 2nd straight win as Mets beat Pirates 4-3 Taijuan Walker won back-to-back starts for the first time in two months, Daniel Vogelbach homered against his former team and the New York M...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Walker gets 2nd straight win as Mets beat Pirates 4-3 Taijuan Walker won back-to-back starts for the first time in two months, Daniel Vogelbach homered against his former team and the New York M...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Walker gets 2nd straight win as Mets beat Pirates 4-3 Taijuan Walker won back-to-back starts for the first time in two months, Daniel Vogelbach homered against his former team and the New York M...
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Surging Blues Jays edge Pirates 4-3 to complete 3-game sweep
Teoscar Hernandez delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 to complete a three-game sweepSEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taijuan Walker back in rotation for Tuesday start, Jacob deGrom's next start pushed back Taijuan Walker’ s next start, weather permitting, will come one week after his back issues began in Atlanta. Buck Showalter said that Walker...
AUGUST 22, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Named Tuesday's starter Walker (back) will start Tuesday against the Yankees, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Impact Walker exited his start against Atlanta last Tuesday due to back spasms and was unable to start Sunday, but he'll return to action after receiving a few additional days of rest. The right-hander has had mixed results since the All-Star break, posting a 6.97 ERA and 1.69 WHIP in 20.2 innings over five starts.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taijuan Walker Decision Looming for New York Mets The Mets will have to make a decision on Taijuan Walker, who is dealing with a back injury.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mets Notebook: Taijuan Walker won't make Sunday start, but back issue is 'not an IL injury' PHILADELPHIA— The Taijuan Walker back saga has added a new wrinkle. Buck Showalter announced before Saturday’ s doubleheader that Walker wil...
AUGUST 21, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Could start Tuesday Walker (back) won't make his scheduled start Sunday against the Phillies, though he's expected to avoid the injured list and could start Tuesday against the Yankees, Tim Healey of...
Impact Back spasms forced Walker to exit his previous start Tuesday against Atlanta, but the issue doesn't seem like a major one. While he'll need at least a couple extra days to rest, he may not need to miss even one full turn in the rotation. The Mets have yet to announce a starter for Sunday's contest.
AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Max Scherzer, Jacob deGrom must carry Mets after latest wave of injuries
The Mets stayed afloat in the first half without their two aces. Now it's time for Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom to do the heavy lifting, De...AUGUST 19, 2022
Mets' Taijuan Walker update isn't great New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker left his start Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves with back spasms.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • NJ.COM
