Taijuan Walker

Taijuan Walker struggled mightily in Thursday's 10-6 loss to the Mets, surrendering eight earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out only two across 3.1 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing only exacerbates an already troubling season for Walker, whose ERA ballooned to 6.91 and WHIP to 1.67 after this performance. His inability to suppress runs or effectively manage baserunners continues to diminish his fantasy relevance. With a strikeout rate (6.3 K/9) that offers little in the way of compensation for the runs and hits he's allowing, Walker is becoming a risky play in all but the deepest of fantasy leagues. His high FIP (6.94) suggests there might not be much positive regression on the horizon either.

The Phillies are moving Taijuan Walker to a role in the bullpen.

Fantasy Impact

Walker now posts a 6.50 ERA on the season and 9.17 ERA across four starts in August. He'll likely hold a long relief role.

Taijuan Walker had a rough outing, surrendering six earned runs on 13 hits and one walk over six innings in Wednesday's 10-0 loss to the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

This performance further inflates his already bloated season ERA to 6.50 and WHIP to 1.64, signaling ongoing struggles on the mound. With zero strikeouts in the game, his K/9 continues to disappoint fantasy managers looking for punchouts. Given his high FIP and poor strikeout-to-walk ratio, Walker's fantasy relevance remains shaky at best. Owners should consider other more stable options unless he shows signs of significant improvement.

Taijuan Walker struggled mightily in Friday's 7-4 defeat against the Kansas City Royals, surrendering six earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out only two over three innings.

Fantasy Impact

This outing inflates his already troubling ERA to 6.26 and WHIP to 1.58 for the season, further eroding any fantasy trust. With a declining strikeout rate now at 7.4 K/9 and a high FIP of 6.43, Walker's ability to contribute positively in fantasy formats is becoming increasingly dubious. His inconsistency and vulnerability, particularly in games like this, make him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues.

Taijuan Walker allowed three runs on four hits across 4 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Walker added three strikeouts and three walks. After three scoreless frames, Keibert Ruiz got to him for a two-run home run in the fourth inning. He struggled with his command which led to his early exit.