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NL East-leading Phillies going with a 6-man rotation when Aaron Nola returns on Sunday

Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he is going to use a six-man rotation beginning this weekend when Aaron Nola returns from the injured list

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Taijuan Walker is forcing Rob Thomson into a decision Phillies fans know too well Will the real Taijuan Walker please reveal himself?

AUGUST 13, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Impressive again in no-decision Walker allowed one run on six hits and one walk over six frames while not factoring into the decision in Monday's 4-1 victory at Cincinnati. He struck out two.

Impact The 32-year-old tallied his third quality start of the season in this 93-pitch performance. The lone blemish on Walker's outing scored on a Gavin Lux single in the first inning. The Phillies right-hander has been impressive since rejoining the rotation July 8, producing to a 2.93 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB across 30.2 frames since that date. Despite the hot stretch, Walker is likely to return to the bullpen after Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) returns in Philadelphia's weekend road series at Washington. Walker is tentatively scheduled to make one more start in the weekend series against the Nationals before Nola is back.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Reds

The Philadelphia Phillies hit the road against the Cincinnati Reds looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox place rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on 10-day injured list with thumb contusion

The Chicago White Sox placed rookie shortstop Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion ahead of their series finale against the Seattle Mariners

AUGUST 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Dazzles against Orioles Walker (4-5) got the win over the Orioles on Tuesday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just four hits, no walks and striking out four.

Impact Walker was brilliant Tuesday night, posting his first outing completing six innings while not allowing a run or a walk since September of 2016. Walker's made 13 starts this season and it was just his second time reaching six innings. Since returning to the rotation in July, Walker owns a 3.28 ERA 1.26 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB in 24.2 innings across five starts. With Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) nearing a return, it's up in the air whether Walker will get another turn in the rotation or if he'll return to relief.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles against Orioles Walker (4-5) got the win over the Orioles on Tuesday, tossing six scoreless innings while allowing just four hits, no walks and striking out four.

Impact Walker was brilliant Tuesday night, completing six innings without allowing a run or a walk for the first time since September of 2016. Walker's made 13 starts this season and this marked just his second time reaching six innings. Since returning to the rotation in July, Walker owns a 3.28 ERA 1.26 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB in 24.2 innings across five starts. With Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) nearing a return, it's up in the air whether Walker will get another turn in the rotation or if he'll return to relief duty.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler, Marsh homer, Walker pitches 6 shutout innings as Phillies top Orioles 5-0

Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh homered and Taijuan Walker pitched six scoreless innings as the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 and extended their...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles play in game 2 of series

The Philadelphia Phillies lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox rookies fuel 4-HR parade in series win vs. Phillies CHICAGO -- A 9-3 victory for the White Sox over the Phillies on Wednesday afternoon at Rate Field represented rebuild perfection. Perfection...

JULY 31, 2025 • MLB.COM

Goes five innings in no-decision Walker did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on seven hits over five innings.

Impact The two runs charged to Walker came on a pair of solo homers -- Kyle Teel opened the scoring in the first inning before Colson Montgomery took the right-hander deep to tie the game in the fourth. The 32-year-old Walker has made 12 starts for the Phillies this season, though he's yet to make it through six innings since his first outing of the year on April 3 against Colorado. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.82 with a 1.36 WHIP and 56:25 K:BB across 73 innings this season. Walker is expected to remain in a starting role until Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) is ready to return, though he could be relegated to the bullpen if the Phillies elect to bolster their rotation ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes five innings in no-decision Walker did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing two runs on seven hits over five innings.

Impact The two runs charged to Walker came on a pair of solo homers -- Kyle Teel opened the scoring in the first inning before Colson Montgomery took the right-hander deep to tie the game in the fourth. The 32-year-old Walker has made 12 starts for the Phillies this season, though he's yet to make it through six innings since his first outing of the year April 3 against Colorado. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.82 with a 1.36 WHIP and 56:25 K:BB across 73 innings this season. Walker is expected to remain in a starting role until Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) is ready to return, though he could be relegated to the bullpen if the Phillies elect to bolster their rotation ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Phils' Taijuan Walker, fighting for starting role, faces White Sox Deadspin | Phils' Taijuan Walker, fighting for starting role, faces White Sox

JULY 30, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

White Sox and Phillies meet in series rubber match

The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Hit hard in no-decision Walker came away with a no-decision in Friday's 12-5 win over the Yankees, giving up three runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- over 5.2 innings. He struck out three wi...

Impact Solo shots by Cody Bellinger in the first inning, Austin Wells in the second and Giancarlo Stanton in the sixth accounted for all the damage off Walker, who got the hook after 83 pitches (55 strikes) one out short of his second quality start of the season. The veteran righty has served up five homers in his last two starts, but he's allowed just six runs total in those outings and will likely continue to hold down a rotation spot until Aaron Nola (ribs) is ready to return. Walker lines up to make his next trip to the mound on the road next week against the White Sox.

JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees take on the Phillies in first of 3-game series

The New York Yankees begin a three-game series at home against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday

JULY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Allows two homers in no-decision Walker did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Angels, allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk with four strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Walker opened with three scoreless innings before giving up back-to-back homers in a three-run fourth. The 32-year-old threw 50 of 70 pitches for strikes but generated just four whiffs and has completed only four frames in both of his starts since rejoining the rotation July 8. He'll take a 3.75 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 53:25 K:BB across 62.1 innings into a tough matchup with the Yankees next weekend.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two homers in no-decision Walker did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Angels, allowing three runs on nine hits and one walk with four strikeouts over four innings.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Awarded another start Walker is slated to make his next start Saturday against the Angels in Philadelphia, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact After the Phillies optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 4, Walker stepped in last week to fill the vacant rotation spot. Though he had made each of his previous nine appearances out of the bullpen, Walker came through with a strong showing July 8 in San Francisco, limiting the Giants to one run on two hits and two walks over four innings. Walker will likely have a longer leash during Saturday's contest, and he should be able to maintain a spot in the rotation until Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) is ready to return from the 60-day injured list around early or mid-August.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fine effort in starting role Walker allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out three over four innings in a no-decision versus the Giants.

Impact Walker struggled in the second inning, but he escaped with just one run on his ledger. This was his first start since May 30 -- he allowed five runs over 11 innings across nine relief appearances, going 1-1 with a hold and two blown saves during his time in the bullpen. Overall, Walker has a decent 3.55 ERA with a poor 1.30 WHIP and 49:24 K:BB through 58.1 innings over 20 appearances (nine starts) this season. It remains to be seen if he'll continue function as a starter after the All-Star break.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Former teammates Robbie Ray, Taijuan Walker face off as Giants host Phillies Deadspin | Former teammates Robbie Ray, Taijuan Walker face off as Giants host Phillies

JULY 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Giants play the Phillies leading series 1-0

The San Francisco Giants lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoining Philly rotation Walker will re-enter the Phillies' starting rotation Tuesday against the Giants, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander worked as a starter for Philly early in the season but has spent the past month pitching out of the bullpen, and he's been decent in both roles with a 3.64 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 46:22 K:BB across 54.1 innings overall. Walker would likely only be able to cover about four innings while transitioning from a relief role, and he isn't guaranteed to stick in the rotation after the All-Star break.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker is back in the Phillies' rotation after Abel's demotion. Painter not considered for promotion

Mick Abel couldn’t sustain his sublime major league debut and is headed to the minors

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies have 17 hits, 5 home runs in 13-0 rout of Braves

Trae Turner hit two of Philadelphia’s five home runs as the Phillies broke out of an offensive slump with a 13-0 rout of the Atlanta Braves

JUNE 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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