BRANDON WALTER NEWS

Catches on with Houston The Astros signed Walter (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Thursday.

Impact Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder issue and was released by the Red Sox earlier this week. It's not clear what his current health status is, but the Astros have added the 27-year-old southpaw as a depth piece.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agenet The Red Sox released Walter (shoulder) on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walter has been on Triple-A Worcester's 60-day injured list since May 9 due to a left shoulder strain. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, and rather than stay in the organization, the 27-year-old left-hander will opt for free agency. Walter made nine appearances for Boston in 2023, posting a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 23 innings.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Red Sox designated Walter (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for new acquisition Lucas Sims. Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in early March. It's not clear what his current health situation is.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Red Sox designated Walter (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for trade-deadline acquisition Lucas Sims. Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in early March. Assuming he clears waivers, Walter will remain on Triple-A Worcester's 60-day injured list.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Walter was optioned Friday to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Walter worked three scoreless innings of relief Thursday against the Yankees but wasn't going to be available for the next few days. Chris Murphy will fill the vacant spot in Boston's bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener in Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Worcester Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Walter is replacing Kenley Jansen, who landed on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday after testing positive for the virus. Walter, 27, has allowed 17 runs -- 16 earned -- on 30 hits and seven walks in 20 major-league innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.

Impact Walter's latest big-league stint lasted seven days. It won't be one he remembers fondly, as he gave up 11 runs in 5.1 innings of work across a pair of relief appearances. Zack Weiss was called up to take his place on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Brandon Walter's pitches | 09/01/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Brandon Walter's pitches

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Recalled from Worcester Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Enmanuel Valdez is the other September call-up for the Red Sox. Walter, 26, holds a 3.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 14.2 major-league innings of relief this season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent packing to Triple-A Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Walter was just recalled Wednesday and didn't make an appearance in his most recent stint in the majors. He's making room for Chris Sale's return from the injured list.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Walter has collected a 3.07 ERA over 14.2 innings covering six appearances for the Red Sox this season. The left-hander will give the club an option to eat some innings out of the bullpen.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being called up from Worcester on July 4, Walter worked exclusively as a reliever for Boston, covering eight innings over five appearances while allowing three runs (two earned) on 11 hits and one walk. He'll likely get stretched back out and transition into a starting role as he returns to Worcester.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walter pitched well in his major-league debut last month and now is back presumably to provide some length in the bullpen. He could be needed Monday against the Rangers with the Red Sox using an opener.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to Boston Walter is a candidate to be added to Boston's active roster this week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The Red Sox have a rotation crunch this coming week after Garrett Whitlock left Sunday's start with elbow tightness. That injury along with the expected paternity leave of James Paxton could result in Walter returning to the majors. The left-hander made a spot start for Boston on June 22 and most recently pitched two innings June 30 for Triple-A Worcester.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Immediately after making his MLB debut Thursday, the 26-year-old lefty will return to the minors. Walter gave up three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two batters across 6.2 innings out of the bullpen. Chris Murphy will come up from Worcester to take Walter's spot on the roster.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delaware native Brandon Walter makes Major League debut for Boston Red Sox Brandon Walter is the Red Sox's eighth-ranked prospect according to Baseball America and seventh-ranked prospect according to MLB.com.

JUNE 22, 2023 • DELAWAREONLINE.COM

Red Sox Notes: David Hamilton, Brandon Walter Notch MLB Accolades The Red Sox were shutout by the Twins on Thursday, but it was a milestone day for David Hamilton and Brandon Walter.

JUNE 22, 2023 • NESN.COM

Brandon Walter's outing against the Twins | 06/22/2023 The data behind Brandon Walter's outing

JUNE 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Brandon Walter's first career K | 06/22/2023 Brandon Walter strikes out Max Kepler in the bottom of the 3rd for his first K in the big leagues

JUNE 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Called up for MLB debut Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester prior to serving as the primary pitcher Thursday against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact This will be the big-league debut for the 26-year-old lefty, who is scheduled to follow opener Justin Garza. Walter hasn't lived up to expectations this year at Triple-A (6.28 ERA, 1.65 WHIP), but he has been solid in his two most recent starts, in which he walked two and struck out 13 over 10.1 innings.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Walter is 'in the right place' to make his big-league debut according to his WooSox pitching coach The 26-year-old will make his MLB debut on Thursday.

JUNE 22, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Red Sox lefthander Brandon Walter, expected to make his big league debut Thursday, defied the odds to reach majors - The Boston Globe Walter was taken by the Red Sox in the 26th round of the 2019 draft.

JUNE 22, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Making MLB debut Thursday Walter will be promoted from Triple-A Worcester and appear in Thursday's game against Minnesota, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact It's unclear whether or not Walter will be granted the start Thursday or follow behind an opener, but either scenario will allow for the 26-year-old lefty to make his first appearance in a major-league game. Walter has been rather unspectacular in Worcester this season, recording a 6.28 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through 61.2 innings.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In mix for spot start Walter is in consideration to start for the Red Sox on Thursday at Minnesota, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Boston is in desperation mode after Tanner Houck suffered a facial fracture on a comebacker last Friday versus the Yankees. Walter, 26, has never appeared in a major-league game and holds an ugly 6.28 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 61.2 innings of work this season at Triple-A Worcester. He wouldn't be a recommended fantasy streamer versus the Twins.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Who will start for Red Sox on Thursday? Alex Cora narrows field of choices (without ruling out Brandon Walter) The Red Sox still haven't named a starting pitcher for Thursday's game in Minnesota. On Monday, Alex Cora narrowed the list of potential can...

JUNE 20, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM