TAIJUAN WALKER NEWS

Walker dominates Marlins, Lindor homers as Mets win 3-2 Taijuan Walker retired 18 in a row and pitched into the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor homered for the second straight game and the New Yo...

JUNE 20, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Strikes out nine in win Walker (5-2) allowed a run on two hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in 6.2 innings to earn the win Saturday over the Marlins.

Impact Walker limited the damage to an Avisail Garcia RBI double in the seventh inning. With the strong outing Saturday, Walker has quality starts in consecutive appearances for the first time this year. He's now at a 2.88 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 44:17 K:BB through 59.1 innings across 11 starts overall. He's projected for a rematch with the Marlins in Miami next week.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Walker wheels and deals, K's 9 in Mets' win NEW YORK -- Dominant is the best word to describe Taijuan Walker 's outing Saturday afternoon at Citi Field. The right-hander allowed two hi...

JUNE 19, 2022 • MLB.COM

Taijuan Walker gem, Francisco Lindor homer lead Mets past the Marlins, 3-2 Taijuan Walker has never been better. The right-hander retired 18 consecutive batters in the Mets’ 3-2 win over the Marlins on Saturday at C...

JUNE 18, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Walker dominates Marlins, Lindor homers as Mets win 3-2

Taijuan Walker retired 18 in a row and pitched into the seventh inning, Francisco Lindor homered for the second straight game and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 3-2

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans 10 in win Walker (4-2) earned the win during Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Angels, allowing one run on six hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts in six innings.

Impact Walker surrendered one run on four hits in the first inning but settled down thereafter to quiet Los Angeles' offense and New York eventually rallied to end Walker's losing streak at two. Prior to Sunday's start, Walker hadn't struck out more than six in a game and was averaging just 4.8 K/9. The 29-year-old carries a 3.08 ERA and 1.25 WHIP into his next start, scheduled for next weekend against Miami.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees vs. Mets: Who wins in MLB's battle for New York?

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JUNE 9, 2022

Receives no help Tuesday Walker (3-2) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts in six innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact The Mets recorded only five baserunners (two hits, three hit batters), giving Walker virtually no help in the contest. It's the second start in a row the right-hander has received insufficient support, though his four runs allowed were also the most he's given up since May 5. He's generally pitched well with a 3.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 25:15 K:BB across 46.2 innings in nine starts this year. Walker will look to get back on track in a tough home matchup versus the Brewers next week.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Thursday Walker (3-1) was the losing pitcher Thursday against the Dodgers, allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out two over 5.2 innings.

Impact Walker held Los Angeles scoreless for four frames before yielding his first run in the fifth. The right-hander gave up another run with two outs in the sixth and was subsequently lifted for a reliever. The Mets couldn't get anything going offensively in the contest, resulting in Walker's first loss of the campaign. He's been solid overall this season, allowing three runs or fewer in all but one start. Walker is expected to next take the mound next week in San Diego.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third win Walker (3-0) earned the victory over Philadelphia on Saturday, pitching five innings and allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out one batter.

Impact Walker dealt with plenty of traffic on the basepaths in the outing -- he retired the side in order in only one frame. However, he kept the score under control and departed after the fifth inning with New York staked to a five-run lead. Walker recorded only six swinging strikes and notched only one strikeout for the third time this season, so he was far from dominant, but he got the job done to run his record to 3-0 on the campaign. His 19:12 K:BB across 35 innings is far from ideal, but Walker will carry a solid 2.83 ERA into his next start, which is scheduled to be a tough matchup in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on Thursday.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taijuan Walker, 3 relievers combine on 6-hitter as Mets blank Rockies Francisco Lindor broke a scoreless tie with a single in the sixth inning, Taijuan Walker and three relievers combined on a six-hitter and th...

MAY 23, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Seven scoreless in win Walker (2-0) earned the win and struck out six in seven shutout innings, walking two and allowing five hits in a 2-0 victory Sunday in Colorado.

Impact Walker induced 10 groundouts and did not allow an extra-base hit as he shut down the Rockies' offense. It was the second time in three starts that he held an opponent scoreless over seven innings. The 29-year-old has increased his pitch count in each of his six starts, tossing 97 pitches Sunday. With six punchouts, Walker set a season high and raised his season rate to 5.4 strikeouts per nine innings, well below his career rate of 8.1. His next start will likely be next weekend against Philadelphia.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taijuan Walker throws seven shutout innings against Rockies as Mets win 11th series of the year DENVER— Taijuan Walker aced the tough assignment of pitching at Coors Field in his fifth-career start at the National League’ s third-oldest...

MAY 22, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Another no-decision Walker allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks across five innings during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus St. Louis. He had four strikeouts and didn't facto...

Impact The veteran righty limited the Cardinals to one run through four frames, but he gave up two runs on three hits and two walks during his fifth and final inning. Walker threw a season-high 94 pitches (60 strikes) and appears built up to his full workload after spending nearly three weeks on the injured list in April with a shoulder issue. He has a 3.52 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB across 23 innings through five starts.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cards' O'Neill has winning hit, twinbill-record 6 Ks vs Mets

Tyler O’Neill redeemed himself after setting a Cardinals record for a doubleheader with six strikeouts, beating out a tiebreaking infield single in the ninth inning as St. Louis be...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shuts down Nats Walker (1-0) allowed three hits and one walk while striking out one across seven shutout innings to earn the win Thursday against the Nationals.

Impact Walker bounced back after getting crushed by the Phillies in his last outing to tally his first win of the season. He induced only six swinging strikes across 85 pitches, but he limited the Nationals to one extra-base hit to stay out of trouble throughout his start. Walker has now allowed no earned runs in three of his four appearances this season -- the first was cut short by a shoulder issue -- and he now owns a 3.00 ERA across 18 innings. Enthusiasm about his surface stats should be tempered, as he's maintained only an 8:5 K:BB in that span.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taijuan Walker leads Mets over sloppy Nationals 4-1 WASHINGTON (AP) — Taijuan Walker pitched seven scoreless innings and the New York Mets remained unbeaten in 10 series this season, cruising...

MAY 12, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Taijuan Walker, Mark Canha Lead Mets to Series Win Over Nationals Taijuan Walker and Mark Canha led the Mets to a series win over the Nationals on Thursday.

MAY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Taijuan Walker rebounds, grabs first win as NY Mets take series from Nationals Taijuan Walker allowed only three hits and one walk while striking out one as the Mets took down the Nationals in the rubber game of their s...

MAY 12, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Crushed by Phillies Walker allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out two across four innings Thursday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Walker surrendered three hits and two walks in the first inning, which accounted for three of his earned runs. He also surrendered back-to-back homers to Nick Castellanos (wrist) and Bryce Harper in the fourth inning. Walker had yet to allow an earned run across his first two starts this season, but he wasn't sharp in Thursday's appearance.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Taijuan Walker Produces Strong Outing In Return From IL Mets’ Taijuan Walker looked strong in his first outing back from the IL on Saturday.

MAY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Five shutout innings Walker registered a no-decision during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Philadelphia, allowing two hits and two walks with one strikeout in five scoreless innings.

Impact Making his first start since April 11, Walker again held Philadelphia scoreless and stayed away from trouble aside from two baserunners in the third inning. He shouldered a near-regular workload as manager Buck Showalter let the 29-year-old go a solid 73 pitches before he turned it over to the bullpen. Through seven innings this season, Walker is yet to allow a run with an 0.57 WHIP and five strikeouts, with both starts coming against Philadelphia.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets Activate Taijuan Walker From IL The Mets have activated right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker from the injured list.

APRIL 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Activated ahead of start Walker (shoulder) was activated off the injured list as expected ahead of his scheduled start Saturday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Walker threw just two innings in his season debut before exiting with a shoulder injury that wound up costing him nearly three weeks. He's still not quite fully built up and is unlikely to get past 85 pitches in his return to action, though that could still give him a shot at a win if he pitches efficiently. Yoan Lopez was optioned to clear space on the roster.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On target for about 85 pitches Walker (shoulder) remains on track to start Saturday against the Phillies and is stretched out to throw about 80-to-85 pitches and five innings, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily...

Impact Walker has been sidelined since exiting his season debut April 11 with right shoulder bursitis, but he'll return to the mound Saturday and will unsurprisingly face some workload restrictions. However, the limitations are fairly minor, and the right-hander should be cleared for a full workload within another start or two, assuming he avoids any setbacks.

APRIL 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE