Taijuan Walker
SP - Philadelphia Phillies
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Taijuan Walker is expected to rejoin the Phillies rotation next week in Colorado.
Fantasy Impact
Walker was moved to the bullpen when Ranger Suarez made his return. He will be taking the rotation spot of Aaron Nola who was placed on the injured list.
Taijuan Walker (1-3) took the loss Thursday against the Nationals, allowing four runs (one earned) on four hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out just two batters. Walker was scoreless through five innings before Washington scored four times in the sixth, aided by an error. He generated only five swinging strikes on 85 pitches.
Fantasy Impact
Walker pitched better than his final line indicated Thursday, allowing just one earned run (four total) over 5.2 innings, though he recorded only two strikeouts. Through six starts, he has a 2.54 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with a concerning 22:13 K:BB ratio over 28.1 innings. Ranger Suarez (back) is slated to return this weekend, which could affect Walker's spot in the rotation.
Taijuan Walker will make his next start on Thursday against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
Walker will have his next start moved to Thursday with Cristopher Sanchez making his return on Wednesday. Walker went just three innings in his last start against the Cubs.
Taijuan Walker allowed two earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings in Friday's loss to the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s performance, Walker holds a 2.78 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with a 1-2 record across five starts this season. Friday's brief outing aside, Walker has been a solid starting pitcher for the Phillies.
Taijuan Walker allowed one earned run on one hit and three walks while striking out two over four innings in Saturday's win against the Marlins.
Fantasy Impact
Walker continues a mostly steady start to the season on the mound, allowing one run or less in three of four starts. The right-hander has fought control issues, but benefits from pitching behind a prolific Philadelphia lineup to this point. After today’s performance, Walker now has a 2.29 ERA and 1.17 WHIP to go with a 1-1 record across four starts.
