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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

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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

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

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