Taijuan Walker poised for Opening Day roster
by Bruno Mulé | Phillies Correspondent | Sat, Mar 15th 8:42am EDT
Taijuan Walker is set to make the Opening Day roster amid Matt Strahm’s shoulder injury, posting a 3.38 ERA over 9.1 innings this spring, per team updates. (Scott Lauber)
Fantasy Impact:
Walker’s 3.38 ERA and five strikeouts in 9.1 spring frames secure his spot with the Phillies as Opening Day nears. His starter pedigree makes him a shaky bullpen fit, but a hot start could spark trade buzz. Fantasy managers might snag him as a depth piece with upside if he sticks in Philadelphia’s rotation plans.
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