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Nolan Jones scores go-ahead run on throwing error in 7th, Guardians beat Astros 4-2

Nolan Jones scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error by pitcher Steven Okert in the seventh inning as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 4-2

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Promoted for Sunday's start The Astros recalled Walter from Triple-A Sugar Land to start Sunday's game against the Guardians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander is joining the Astros for a spot start Sunday to give Lance McCullers some extra rest between outings. Walter made his season debut for the Astros on May 20 in Tampa Bay and covered five scoreless frames, and he's enjoyed a dominant campaign at Sugar Land with a 2.08 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 49:7 K:BB across 47.2 innings.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Cleveland Guardians will try to end a three-game slide when they play the Houston Astros

JUNE 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for Sunday start Walter will start Sunday against the Guardians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walter joined the Astros as part of the taxi squad, hinting at the potential for him to start Sunday. That is now confirmed, though a formal roster move will come later Saturday or Sunday. Walter made a spot start with the Astros on May 20 and delivered five shutout innings with a 5:1 K:BB against Tampa Bay.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros take lead on wild pitch and defeat Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings

Jake Meyers scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, Isaac Paredes drove in an insurance run and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings

JUNE 7, 2025 • Associated Press

With team on taxi squad Walter is in Cleveland on Saturday and will be the 27th man on the Astros' roster, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walter's presence indicates that the 28-year-old southpaw could start in Sunday's series finale against the Guardians, per Kawahara. Walter has a 3-1 record across 11 games (seven starts) with Triple-A Sugar Land this season and holds a 2.08 ERA, 0.76 WHIP and 49:7 K:BB across 47.2 innings. He made a spot start for Houston against Tampa Bay on May 20, during which he allowed three hits and one walk while striking out five across five scoreless innings while not factoring into the decision.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned after nice outing The Astros optioned Walter to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walters spun five scoreless frames and struck out five in a start Tuesday versus the Rays, but he nonetheless finds himself back in the minors a day later. The left-hander has likely earned future starts at some point later this season.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses five scoreless innings Walter did not factor into the decision against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five across five scoreless innings.

Impact Walter was called up from Triple-A ahead of Tuesday's start after posting a 2.27 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 34:7 K:BB across 35.2 innings with Sugar Land. He faced four batters or less in all five innings he pitched and was in position for the win, but he came away with the no-decision after the Rays scored two runs in the eighth inning. It was Walter's first major-league start of his career, and he'll be in the Astros' rotation for as long as Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is on the 15-day injured list. Walter's next start is tentatively slated for this weekend at home against the Mariners.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tosses five scoreless innings Walter did not factor into the decision against the Rays on Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five across five scoreless innings.

Impact Walter was called up from Triple-A ahead of Tuesday's start after posting a 2.27 ERA, 0.71 WHIP and 34:7 K:BB across 35.2 innings with Sugar Land. He faced four batters or fewer in all five innings he pitched and was in position for the win, but he came away with the no-decision after the Rays scored two runs in the eighth inning. It was the first major-league start of Walter's career, and he'll likely be in the Astros' rotation for as long as Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is on the injured list. Walter's next start is tentatively slated for this weekend at home against the Mariners.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls hits sacrifice fly in 9th as Rays rally to beat Astros 3-2

Taylor Walls hit a game-ending sacrifice fly and the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat the Houston Astros 3-2

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Astros selected Walter's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walter will start Tuesday's contest at Tampa Bay. The left-hander has posted a 2.27 ERA and 34:7 K:BB over 35.2 innings with Sugar Land this season. With Hayden Wesneski (elbow) out for the season and Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) not close to returning, Walter will have a chance to stake his claim to a rotation spot in Houston.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros face the Tampa Bay Rays with a 1-0 series lead

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Named Tuesday's starter Walter will start Tuesday's game against the Rays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Named Tuesday's starter Walter will start Tuesday's game against the Rays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walter was rumored to be in the mix for a promotion, and the team has since confirmed his status as Tuesday's starting pitcher. It remains to be seen whether the 28-year-old will be able to stick around for another turn through the rotation given the number of injuries to the team's starting pitching staff. Walter has a 1.23 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 22:1 K:BB over his last 22 innings at Triple-A, although he hasn't logged five-plus innings in an appearance since logging six innings May 3.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Tuesday The Astros added Walter to their taxi squad Monday and are expected to have the lefty start Tuesday's game against the Rays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walter has been sharp at Triple-A Sugar Land in 2025, posting a 2.27 ERA and 34:7 K:BB over 35.2 innings covering five starts and four relief appearances. The southpaw made nine relief appearances last season with the Red Sox, collecting a 6.26 ERA. Walter could be sent back down to Sugar Land after Tuesday's start.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Astros reassigned Walter to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walter previously saw big-league action out of the Boston bullpen in 2023, but he was released this past August after a left shoulder strain kept him from pitching throughout the 2024 season. He joined Houston on a minor-league deal shortly after his release from Boston and was cleared for spring training, but he fell short in his bid for a long-relief role with the big club after giving up four earned runs on nine hits and three walks over seven innings across his four Grapefruit League outings. Walter will likely open the season at Triple-A Sugar Land, and he could be a candidate to work out of the rotation.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Walter (shoulder) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one batter over one inning in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals in Grapefruit League action.

Impact Walter missed the entirety of the 2024 season while nursing a right shoulder strain, but he's now all set for the 2025 campaign. The left-hander last pitched in 2023, producing a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 23.0 innings in nine appearances with the Red Sox. Walter is participating in spring training as a non-roster invitee and if he sticks around with the Astros, he'll likely begin the year with Triple-A Sugar Land.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

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Astros take lead on wild pitch and defeat Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings

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Astros meet the Rays with 1-0 series lead