Taijuan Walker
SP - Philadelphia Phillies
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Taijuan Walker told reporters that he played catch on Saturday and will play catch again from a longer distance on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Walker said his right knee was feeling good. His added that his goal is to throw off the mound in the next few days as he continues to take everything day-by-day. He still has plenty of time to get fully healthy for the start of the season.
Taijuan Walker turned in a decent outing on Friday, going six innings and giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four.
Fantasy Impact
Walker has been a reliable option for fantasy managers this season, with 15 wins and a 4.35 ERA over 30 starts. His 1.32 WHIP and 7.33 K/9 may not be elite, but his 2.01 strikeout-to-walk ratio and solid performance in this game suggest he can continue to be a valuable contributor down the stretch.
Taijuan Walker had a rough outing on Monday, giving up four earned runs in just five innings of work against the Padres
Fantasy Impact
He allowed five hits and three walks while striking out four batters. Despite the subpar performance, Walker managed to pick up his 15th win of the season as the Padres fell to the Phillies by a final score of 9-7. With a season ERA of 4.21 and a WHIP of 1.32, Walker's fantasy value has been somewhat inconsistent this year. His 7.5 K/9 and 1.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio suggest that he has the potential to be a solid contributor, but his 4.58 FIP and .277 BABIP indicate that he may have been a bit lucky at times.
Walker had a solid outing, striking out seven batters over five innings, but ultimately settled for a no-decision in a 4-3 win over the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Despite not earning the win, Walker's season has been fairly strong, with a 4.02 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP, and 13 wins over 25 games started. His 7.44 K/9 and 1.98 strikeout-to-walk ratio show promise, making him a viable fantasy option going forward.
Taijuan Walker took the loss on Saturday against the Twins, allowing three runs on three hits across five innings.
Fantasy Impact
Walker struggled with his command all afternoon as he walked six hitters. His ERA now sits at 4.03 on the year.