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Determined to rebound, Walker sets sights on Giants' closer role SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Ryan Walker came into Giants camp with a clear goal in mind this year. “I’m coming in confident, coming in with the int...

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

Found mechanical fix over winter Walker believes he fixed a mechanical issue over the offseason that had affected his command last season, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Impact Walker discovered that he had been over-rotating, which made it difficult to command his slider, in particular. That led to having to throw more sinkers for strikes, and because the hitter was able to guess what was coming, his sinker got hit harder. After finishing with a 1.91 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 32.1 percent strikeout rate in 2024, Walker regressed to a 4.11 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 22.6% strikeout rate in 2025. The 30-year-old is the favorite to open 2026 as the Giants' closer, and he could have a bounce-back season if his mechanics are in order.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Verlander earns a win in final start of year as Giants hold off Rockies 4-3

Justin Verlander struck out seven and walked one over six innings to win his final start in a challenging year, and the San Francisco Giants held off the Colorado Rockies 4-3

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Clean inning for save Walker struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 6-3 win over the Rockies.

Impact Walker has had some missteps in September, allowing six runs over 7.2 innings while converting five of seven save chances. He caused no drama Friday, retiring the side on a tidy 14 pitches (nine strikes). Walker is up to 17 saves this season while adding a 3.98 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 60:17 K:BB through 61 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adames, Ramos hit homers, McDonald strikes out 10 in Giants' 6-3 win over Rockies

Willy Adames and Heliot Ramos hit home runs, and Trevor McDonald struck out 10 batters in seven innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 win over the Colorado Rockies

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Falters against Cardinals Walker (5-7) allowed two runs on four hits and struck out one in one inning to take the loss and a blown save Tuesday versus the Cardinals.

Impact Walker turned a one-run lead into a one-run deficit in the ninth inning, resulting in his sixth blown save of the year. He's been shaky in September, allowing six runs over 6.2 innings while converting four of six save chances. For the season, he's at 16 saves and eight holds while adding a 4.05 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 58:17 K:BB across 60 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burleson hits go-ahead single in 9th, Donovan adds career-best 4 doubles, Cardinals beat Giants 9-8

Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Converts 16th save Walker struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner over two-thirds of a scoreless inning, earning the save in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Walker has had some ups and downs this month, but he has converted four of five save chances. He came into this game after Joey Lucchesi stayed in to face Max Muncy at the start of the ninth inning. Walker is now at 16 saves, eight holds and five blown saves while pitching to a 3.81 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 57:17 K:BB across 59 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants jump on struggling Blake Treinen with an 8th-inning rally for a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers

Pinch-hitter Patrick Bailey had a tying RBI double during the Giants’ three-run rally in the eighth, and San Francisco battered Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen to seize one victory...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks waste 9 innings of 1-hit ball by Brandon Pfaadt, lose 5-1 in 11 innings to Giants

Christian Koss hit a two-run double in a five-run 11th inning, and the San Francisco Giants spoiled a nine-inning, one-hit start by Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt, beating the Diamondbac...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

D-backs rally from early 4-run deficit and beat Giants 6-5 to keep pace in NL playoff race

Jordan Lawlar's infield single with the bases loaded scores Corbin Carroll with the winning run in the ninth inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks erase an early four-run deficit to...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Giants dump D-backs again, slice into wild-card deficit Willy Adames and Patrick Bailey hit home runs, Joel Peguero and Ryan Walker pitched out of late jams and the San Francisco Giants made it tw...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Gives up two baserunners in save Walker allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Walker imploded versus the Cardinals on Saturday, and while he wasn't that sharp Tuesday, he was able to get the job done. He's converted five of six save chances over his last seven appearances, and he's been scored on in just two of 14 outings since the start of August. For the season, Walker has a 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 55:15 K:BB through 56 innings, and he's converted 15 of 20 save opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Adames hits three-run homer as Giants beat D-backs 5-3, gain ground on Mets in wild-card chase

Willy Adames hit a three-run homer in the first inning moments after fouling the initial pitch off his knee, Robbie Ray remained unbeaten pitching against his former team, and the...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Collapses in ninth, blows save Walker (5-5) took the loss and was charged with a blown save against the Cardinals on Saturday, failing to record an out while allowing three runs on four hits and a hit batter.

Impact Called on to protect a two-run lead in the ninth, the right-hander quickly found himself in trouble, surrendering back-to-back singles before plunking Jimmy Crooks to load the bases. Thomas Saggese tied the game with an RBI single, and Jordan Walker followed with a two-run double to left, sealing Ryan Walker's fifth blown save of the season in 19 chances. The meltdown also snapped a 10-appearance scoreless streak for the Giants' reliever, who now spots a 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 55:14 K:BB across 55 innings of work.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Called on to protect a two-run lead in the ninth, the right-hander quickly found himself in trouble, surrendering back-to-back singles before plunking Jimmy Crooks to load the bases. Thomas Saggese tied the game with an RBI single, and Jordan Walker followed with a two-run double to left, sealing Walker's fifth blown save of the season in 19 chances. The meltdown also snapped a 10-appearance scoreless streak for the Giants' reliever, who sports a 3.93 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 55:14 K:BB across 55 innings of work.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker's 2-run double in the 9th rallies Cardinals for a 3-2 win over Giants

Jordan Walker’s two-run double highlighted a three-run ninth inning and rallied the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures 14th save Walker earned a save against the Rockies on Wednesday, allowing one hit while striking out one batter over a scoreless two-thirds of an inning.

Impact It didn't seem like Walker would be needed with the Giants beginning the bottom of the ninth inning with a 10-5 lead, but he was called upon to put out a fire after Colorado loaded the bases with one out. Walker gave up a sacrifice fly followed by a two-run double, but none of those runs were charged to his ledger. Since he entered with the tying run on deck, Walker was able to get credit for a save by finishing out the contest despite allowing his team's lead to shrink. He's now completed 10 straight scoreless appearances, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 12:0 K:BB over 9.1 frames during that span.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman homers twice after appealing suspension to help the Giants beat the Rockies

Matt Chapman hit two home runs after appealing a one-game suspension, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Wednesday night to finish a three-game sweep wi...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Freeland, Chapman, Adames ejected after Devers hits 30th home run in Giants' 7-4 win over Rockies

Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run and Rockies starter Kyle Freeland took issue with Devers' celebration, leading to the ejections of Freeland, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman in th...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Locks down 13th save Walker picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out one in a clean ninth inning.

Impact Walker secured his 13th save of the season, and he's quickly taken over as the Giants' top closer following the season-ending injury to Randy Rodriguez (elbow). Walker has successfully converted each of his last three save opportunities, and he's conceded just one earned run over his last 10.2 innings since the start of August. The right-hander also has a 11:1 K:BB during that stretch, and he should be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues if he's still lingering around waiver wires.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down 13th save Walker picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out one in a clean ninth inning.

Impact Walker secured his 13th save of the season, and he's quickly taken over as the Giants' top closer following the season-ending injury to Randy Rodriguez (elbow). Walker has successfully converted each of his last three save opportunities, and he's conceded just one earned run over his last 10.2 innings since the start of August. The right-hander also has an 11:1 K:BB during that stretch, and he should be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues if he's still lingering around waiver wires.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants say reliever Rodriguez needs Tommy John surgery

San Francisco Giants reliever Randy Rodriguez needs Tommy John surgery, the team announced Friday

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Adames, Lee help Giants beat Cubs 4-3 and complete series sweep

Willy Adames homered twice, Jung Hoo Lee singled in the winning run in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up 12th save Walker allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Walker has retaken the closer role since Randy Rodriguez (elbow) was injured over the weekend. This was Walker's seventh straight scoreless outing, and he has racked up 10 strikeouts without walking a batter over 7.1 innings in that span. For the season, he's up to 12 saves, eight holds and four blown saves with a 3.57 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 53:14 K:BB through 53 innings. Walker is likely to go unchallenged for closing duties while Rodriguez and Erik Miller (elbow) are both out.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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