Donovan Walton - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Idle against southpaw Walton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Walton had started in four of the Angels' previous five games but will head to the bench while the Rays send southpaw Shane McClanahan to the bump. Nick Madrigal will check in for Walton at third base and will bat ninth.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits Thursday Walton went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in a 7-1 victory versus Detroit on Thursday.

Impact All three of Walton's hits were singles, but he came around to score following two of the knocks. The journeyman utility player started at third base for the fifth time in the Angels' past six games, so he appears to have earned a fairly firm hold on playing time in the absence of Yoan Moncada (knee). Walton entered Thursday having gone just 2-for-15 since his May 22 call-up, though, so he'd likely need to put together a period of consistent production before fantasy managers consider adding him.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Grayson Rodriguez pitches 5 strong innings as Angels stay hot with 7-1 win over slumping Tigers

Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 for their fifth victory in six games

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Torkelson HRs, 5 pitchers combine for 2-hitter as Tigers beat Angels 4-0 to snap 7-game home skid

Spencer Torkelson homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs, and five Detroit pitchers combined for a two-hitter as the Tigers snapped a season-worst seven-game home skid with...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Taking on regular playing time Walton will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The Angels will include Walton in the lineup for the fourth time in five games since he was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Though Nolan Schanuel's (ankle) move to the injured list Wednesday will open up an everyday role in the infield, Walton -- who has gone 1-for-12 with a 1:4 BB:K since his call-up -- may need to improve his production to hold off Nick Madrigal for playing time at third base.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn Grissom's grand slam, 6 RBIs lead Angels over Tigers, 10-6

Vaughn Grissom hit a grand slam and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Detmers nearly perfect while striking out 14, Angels beat Rangers 2-1 on error in 9th for 1st sweep

Reid Detmers was nearly perfect for eight innings while striking out a career-high 14, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 2 on second baseman Justin Foscue’s ninth-i...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Angels OF Josh Lowe demoted to Triple-A and 3B Yoán Moncada placed on 10-day injured list

The Los Angeles Angels optioned struggling left fielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A Salt Lake and placed third baseman Yoán Moncada on the 10-day injured list because of right knee infla...

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Called up from Triple-A The Angels selected Walton's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

Impact Both Walton and Wade Meckler are joining the Halos, with Yoan Moncada (knee) going to the 10-day injured list and Josh Lowe being sent down to Salt Lake. Walton turns 32 years old Monday and is a career .172/.223/.298 hitter with four home runs, 23 RBI and 21 runs scored across 214 big-league plate appearances. He's slashed .282/.429/.481 with seven long balls, 33 RBI, 33 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 32:21 BB:K across 168 trips to the plate at Triple-A this season. Walton is starting at third base and batting ninth Friday against the Rangers.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Listed in Halos' lineup Friday Walton is starting at third base and batting ninth for the Angels in Friday's game against the Rangers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Walton and Wade Meckler are both in Friday's lineup despite no official transactions being announced, though one expected move is for Yoan Moncada to go on the injured list due to a right knee injury, per Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Walton has spent the entire 2026 season with Triple-A Salt Lake, where he is slashing .282/.429/.481 with three steals, seven home runs and 33 RBI across 168 plate appearances. He could see some regular playing time at the hot corner for as long as Moncada is out of action.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Halos The Angels signed Walton to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.

Impact Walton has put together a lowly .172/.223/.298 batting line across parts of six big-league seasons, though he's never gotten an extended look over that time. That's unlikely to change in 2026, but he will give the Angels some experienced depth and defensive versatility.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Phillies outrighted Walton to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Impact Walton passed through waivers after being removed from the Phillies' 40-man roster and will remain in the organization for the time being. The utility player has spent most of this season at the Triple-A level, slashing .270/.356/.396 with 13 home runs in 123 games.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Phillies designated Walton for assignment Wednesday.

Impact He's clearing out to make room on the roster for the return of Edmundo Sosa (groin). Walton played sparingly after being added to the roster earlier this month.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies SS Trea Turner sidelined with a hamstring strain, could return in time for postseason

Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner is out with a strained right hamstring

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Added to roster The Phillies selected Walton's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walton will provide infield depth while the Phillies deal with the absence of Trea Turner (hamstring) and Alec Bohm (shoulder). The 31-year-old has slashed .270/.356/.396 with 13 homers at the Triple-A level this season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Phillies The Phillies acquired Walton from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Walton has spent all of this season at Triple-A Syracuse, where he's slashed .222/.315/.377 with 11 home runs over 73 games. The 31-year-old can play every infield positions and also left field, giving the Phillies some experienced utility depth at Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Phillies The Phillies acquired Walton from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses cut for Opening Day Walton was informed Saturday that he will not make the Mets' Opening Day roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton's chances at landing a bench spot were looking up following Nick Madrigal's shoulder injury, but Walton will ultimately fall short of the big-league roster after going just 6-for-41 in the Grapefruit League. Luisangel Acuna now seems to be the most likely option to back up Francisco Lindor at shortstop in Queens.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Door open for bench job Walton could make the Opening Day roster with Nick Madrigal (shoulder) set to begin the season on the 60-day IL, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mets need a backup shortstop behind Francisco Lindor, and Walton is the best defensive option the team has in camp for the job. The 30-year-old has received 205 big-league plate appearances over five seasons split between the Mariners and Giants but managed just a .532 OPS, although his minor-league offensive numbers do offer some hope he could contribute with his bat as well -- Walton slashed .303/.377/.438 over 99 games for Triple-A Sacramento in 2024. The Mets would need to find room on the 40-man roster for Walton if they want to bring him north however, and if Brett Baty proves in camp that he can play an adequate shortstop, he might get the first chance to fill the team's open bench spot.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches minor-league deal with Mets Walton signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Friday.

Impact Walton spent the 2024 season with the Giants organization, going 3-for-22 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored over nine games with San Francisco. He spent the majority of the year with Triple-A Sacramento, batting .303 with seven homers, 51 RBI, 53 runs scored and four stolen bases over 99 contests. The 30-year-old will look to impress with the Mets this spring in order to potentially secure a spot on the 40-man roster for 2024 campaign.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Sacramento Walton cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Sacramento, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Walton appeared in nine games for the Giants in 2024, during which he went 3-for-22 with a home run and two RBI. Most of his time was spent in Sacramento, however, where he slashed .305/.377/.438 with 51 RBI across 387 plate appearances. The 30-year-old infielder now seems destined to remain in the minors to start the 2025 campaign and continue serving as organizational depth.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Walton isn't in the Giants' lineup for Tuesday's game against Arizona, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walton will sit down for the fourth time in San Francisco's last five games after a stretch of starting four straight contests at second base. The Giants have relied on a committee of infielders to cover the keystone recently, and Tuesday's start will be given to Brett Wisely.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Monday Walton is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

Impact After being given four straight starts at second base, Walton has now started just one of the last four contests at the position. The Giants have started four different players at the keystone over that time, with Casey Schmitt getting the call for Monday's series opener.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench Sunday Walton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Walton had started in five of the Giants' previous six games, but he'll give way to Brett Wisely at the keystone Sunday. Since being called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Sept. 13, Walton has gone 2-for-20 with two walks against seven strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fourth straight start Walton will start at second base and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Orioles, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Walton will pick up his fourth consecutive start at the keystone, including his third in a row against a right-handed starting pitcher. Since being called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, Walton has gone 2-for-13 with a home run and two walks, but that modest level of production looks like it'll be enough for him to be the favored option at second base over Brett Wisely, who is batting .123 since the beginning of August.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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