Taylor Walls

Taylor Walls is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Walls is out of the lineup for the series opener with the Guardians. Jose Caballero will start at shortstop and bat sixth.

Taylor Walls is in the starting lineup for the Rays Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Walls will start at shortstop and bat ninth against the Phillies. He is hitting .176, with one home run, 12 RBI, and 14 stolen bases this season.

Taylor Walls is out of the starting lineup for the Rays Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Walls will head to the bench after going hitless Monday. Jose Caballero will start at shortstop and bat ninth against the Phillies.

Taylor Walls went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base in the Rays' 7-1 triumph over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, featuring his first home run of the season, offers a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers who've endured his underwhelming .178 batting average through 69 games. Despite the low average, Walls's ability to mix in some power with speed (13 stolen bases) might keep him relevant in deeper fantasy leagues, particularly those that value middle infielders who can contribute across multiple categories. His high strikeout rate remains a concern, but today's strikeout-free outing and his knack for drawing walks could hint at potential adjustments at the plate. Keep an eye on Walls if you're in need of stolen bases and runs, but temper expectations given his overall hitting struggles this season.

Taylor Walls went 1-for-2 with three RBI and a run scored in the Rays' win over the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a challenging season with a batting average of just .171, Walls managed to contribute significantly in this game, driving in three runs. His performance today, albeit a bright spot, does little to elevate his overall fantasy value given his underwhelming season stats. Fantasy managers should remain cautious, as his sporadic production doesn't guarantee a turnaround, despite today's positive outcome.