Taijuan Walker

Taijuan Walker (shoulder) will make one more rehab start before rejoining the team, per Phillies’ manager Rob Thomson.

Fantasy Impact

Walker will make his last rehab start Sunday for Triple-A Leigh Valley. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the Phillies next week.

Taijuan Walker (shoulder) is scheduled to through a bullpen session Friday.

Fantasy Impact

There is a possibility that Walker could be activated from the injured list if he is able to get through the bullpen session without any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect the Phillies to provide a more clear timetable after Friday.

The Phillies are sending Taijuan Walker on a rehab assignment to pitch for Low-A Clearwater.

Fantasy Impact

Walker opened the season on the 15-day IL with shoulder soreness. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Phillies right-hander Todd Zolecki will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Walker has been sidelined by a shoulder injury this spring but will look to reach 100 pitches before returning to the big leagues, meaning he will likely make four rehab starts. The veteran worked to a 4.38 ERA across 31 starts in 2023, his first season with the Phillies.

Taijuan Walker faced hitters in a live batting practice session on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Walker is on the injured list to open the season due to soreness in his right shoulder. If all went well, he'll likely begin a rehab assignment next.