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Phillies make their Taijuan Walker decision ahead of Cubs series | Sporting News The Philadelphia Phillies have decided not to start Taijuan Walker on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, opting to use an opener instead.

8 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Poised to follow opener Walker will pitch behind an opener Wednesday against the Cubs, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander has surrendered 19 earned runs across 18.1 frames in his first four starts of the season, so the Phillies will attempt to limit his exposure to the top of Chicago's lineup Wednesday. Regardless of his role, Walker will have minimal streaming appeal while going up against a Cubs offense that is averaging more than eight runs scored over the past six games.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Phillies need to end their Taijuan Walker experience amid first-inning problems | Sporting News This is not sustainable for the Phillies anymore.

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Booting Taijuan Walker won't fix what's broken with the Phillies The Philadelphia Phillies once again have a Taijuan Walker problem, but he's far from the only issue plaguing the reigning NL East champs.

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Phillies' Taijuan Walker opens up on struggles after another tough outing vs Braves Taijuan Walker acknowledged ongoing struggles after another difficult start as the Philadelphia Phillies fall to the Atlanta Braves, extendi...

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Hit hard in Friday's loss Walker (1-3) took the loss Friday as the Phillies were routed 9-0 by Atlanta, coughing up seven runs on seven hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander served up homers to Austin Riley in the second inning and Dominic Smith in the third, the second time in four starts that Walker has been taken deep multiple times. It's been a brutal beginning to the year for the 33-year-old, and he carries a 9.16 ERA, 2.04 WHIP and 16:10 K:BB through 18.2 innings. Zack Wheeler (shoulder) will make what could be his final rehab start Sunday, but that schedule would allow Walker to get one more turn through the rotation on the road next week against the Cubs before being replaced.

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Phillies start 3-game series at home against the Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Atlanta Braves on Friday

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Gets into win column Saturday Walker (1-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out six.

Impact Arizona jumped on the right-hander for two runs in the top of the first inning, including a leadoff homer by Ketel Marte, but Walker settled in and gave the Phillies a chance to respond. Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is still getting stretched out on a rehab assignment, so Walker should make at least one more start before things begin to get crowded in the rotation. He'll take a 7.36 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 12:7 K:BB through 14.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against Atlanta.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Schwarber, Harper homer to lead Phillies over Diamondbacks 4-3 to stop 3-game skid

Kyle Schwarber hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning and Bryce Harper went deep two pitches later, boosting the Philadelphia Phillies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Phillies have a massive Taijuan Walker first-inning problem | Sporting News This cannot continue for the Phillies and Walker.

APRIL 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diamondbacks bring win streak into game against the Phillies

The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Philadelphia Phillies

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Phillies linked to 6.29 ERA lefty starter as potential Taijuan Walker replacement | Sporting News This would be an interesting free agent option for the Phillies this season.

APRIL 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Saddled with second loss Sunday Walker (0-2) took the loss Sunday against the Rockies, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with four strikeouts across five innings.

Impact After surrendering seven runs (six earned) over 4.2 innings in his season debut last Monday against the Nationals, things didn't go much better for Walker on Sunday, as he allowed a pair of home runs in the first inning before Mickey Moniak tagged him for a third homer allowed in the fifth frame. Through two starts, Walker has an ugly 9.31 ERA and 6:5 K:BB across 9.2 innings. Once Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is ready to return, Walker may be the odd man out of the rotation.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak homers twice as Rockies top Phillies 4-1

Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies Deadspin | Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies

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Phillies take 4-game win streak into game against the Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies look to keep a four-game win streak intact when they play the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Rough start to season Walker (0-1) suffered the loss in Monday's defeat against the Nationals, allowing seven runs (six earned) on 10 hits and three hits while striking out two in 4.2 innings of work.

Impact Things went wrong almost immediately for Walker in his first start of 2026. He was tagged for four runs in the first inning, two in the second and one in the third, and the Phillies were down 7-0 before nine outs were recorded. The 33-year-old didn't allow seven runs in one start at all last season, so it certainly wasn't the debut that he was hoping for. His next shot at a rebound will likely come at altitude against the Rockies.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Taijuan Walker's nightmare start against Nationals fuels $72 million regret for Phillies | Sporting News Things have gone from bad to worse for the veteran during his Phillies tenure.

MARCH 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies begin 3-game series against the Nationals

The Philadelphia Phillies start a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Monday

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter makes Phillies' opening day roster as No. 5 starter

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson has announced that rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has made the team’s opening day roster as the No. 5 starter

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

World Baseball Classic: Why is Taijuan Walker playing for Mexico? Taijuan Walker is a Phillies starting pitcher who was born in Louisiana. Although he is American by birth, he is once again representing Mex...

MARCH 9 • BOLAVIP.COM

Set for starting role to begin year Walker allowed one run on three hits in two innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals. He struck out one.

Impact The 33-year-old right-hander is preparing to begin the season as Philadelphia's No. 5 starter, as Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is expected to start the year on the injured list. Whether or not Walker holds onto a spot in the rotation once Wheeler is ready to pitch remains a question mark -- top prospect Andrew Painter poses a significant threat to Walker's role in 2026. That said, Walker should be able to offer a bit of streaming appeal in deep fantasy leagues in favorable matchups for as long he sticks around in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

In mere seconds, the Phillies suffered one of the most chaotic losses in postseason history and now brace for big offseason moves.

OCTOBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

'Just a Thud:’ Chaos and Heartbreak for the Phillies -- Now Uncertainty Looms

Works two innings in relief Walker threw two scoreless innings out of the bullpen in Thursday's win over the Marlins, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three to earn a hold.

Impact Walker piggybacked Walker Buehler -- who started the game with five scoreless -- as the Phillies prepare and align their pitching staff for the postseason after clinching a first-round bye Wednesday. A longtime starter in the majors, Walker has taken well to relief work, posting a 3.32 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 19 inning out of the bullpen this season compared to a 4.25 ERA and 1.45 WHIP as a starter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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