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Phillies $72 million veteran offers 2-word response on 'frustrating' new role | Sporting News The Philadelphia Phillies sent struggling Taijuan Walker to the bullpen 10 days ago. He commented on the move following an 8-4 loss to the C...

JUNE 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Happ homers twice to send the Cubs to an 8-4 win and hand the Phillies their 10th loss in 12 games

Ian Happ homered twice, including a two-run shot in the sixth inning that rallied the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies

JUNE 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Phillies move veteran starter Taijuan Walker to bullpen Deadspin | Phillies move veteran starter Taijuan Walker to bullpen

JUNE 2, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Defensive miscues sink Phils: 'We've got to clean it up' PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies spent Sunday morning revamping their bullpen in an effort to shore up the club's biggest need in its pursuit of...

JUNE 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

De George: Taijuan Walker's bullpen move is Phillies latest stab at lasting relief The revolving bullpen door takes another spin as the team seeks solutions.

JUNE 1, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Phillies Notebook: Seth Johnson called up, Taijuan Walker moves to bullpen; Jose Ruiz gets DFAed The Phillies called up Seth Johnson from Triple A Sunday, designated Jose Ruiz for assignment and announced Taijuan Walker will return to th...

JUNE 1, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Heading back to bullpen Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Walker will move back to the bullpen this week, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. "I want to see him in a one-inning stint and see wh...

Impact Though Aaron Nola (ankle) won't be ready to return from the 15-day injured list the next time a fifth starter is needed Thursday in Toronto, the Phillies will instead call up Mick Abel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the void while sending Walker to the bullpen after a two-start run in the rotation. Walker, who was roughed up for four earned runs in four innings against Milwaukee this past Friday, isn't expected to be available out of the bullpen until Tuesday or Wednesday coming off the 89-pitch start. Once Walker is ready to go, Thomson plans to give the right-hander a trial as a high-leverage reliever, perhaps as a setup man in front of closer Jordan Romano. Thomson is optimistic that the full-time shift to a one-inning relief role could allow Walker's stuff to play up and revive his career, as the 32-year-old has largely disappointed as a starter since signing a four-year, $72 million deal with Philadelphia following the 2022 season.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies moving Taijuan Walker to the bullpen and replacing him with Mick Abel

The Philadelphia Phillies are restructuring their bullpen, removing Taijuan Walker from the rotation and recalling right-handed reliever Seth Johnson before their series finale aga...

JUNE 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Labors in loss Walker (2-4) took the loss against the Brewers on Friday, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts over four innings.

Impact Walker allowed two runs in the first inning and was charged with two more after failing to record an out in the fifth. While he did generated 11 whiffs, he threw only 53 of 89 pitches for strikes and was unable to complete five innings for the fourth time in eight starts this season. The 32-year-old owns a 3.53 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 39:17 K:BB across 43.1 innings between starting and relief roles. If he gets another shot in the rotation, it should come on the road against the Blue Jays next week.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Yelich homers twice, drives in 4 runs as Brewers beat NL-leading Phillies 6-2

Christian Yelich hit two homer and drove in four runs, and Milwaukee limited National League-leading Philadelphia to four hits as the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-2 on Friday night...

MAY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Frelick leads Brewers against the Phillies after 4-hit performance

The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Sal Frelick had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-5 win over the Red Sox

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Another start coming Friday Walker is slated to start Friday's game against the Brewers in Philadelphia, Theo DeRosa of MLB.com reports.

Impact Aaron Nola is eligible to return from the injured list Friday, but he looks as though he'll require a little more time beyond the minimum 15 days to recover from a right ankle sprain before getting activated. As a result, Walker will receive a second straight turn in the rotation in Nola's stead. While making his first start since May 1 last Wednesday in Colorado, Walker scooped up a win while allowing three runs on six hits and two walks and striking out two. He'll head into Friday's outing with a 2.97 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB in 39.1 innings through his nine appearances (seven starts) on the season.

MAY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies make decision on Taijuan Walker's role after Rockies win | Sporting News Canada The Philadelphia Phillies made an important decision on the future of Taijuan Walker and his role with the team after he returned to the rot...

MAY 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Completes five frames for win Walker (2-3) earned the win over Colorado on Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over five innings.

Impact Walker made his first start since May 1, taking Aaron Nola's spot in the rotation after the latter landed on the IL due to a sprained right ankle. Walker wasn't spectacular in Colorado -- he got just five whiffs and allowed a single run in each of the first, second and fourth innings -- but the right-hander lasted just long enough to qualify for the victory. Walker's strongest trait Wednesday was his willingness to go after batters; he threw a first-pitch strike to 19 of the 23 hitters he faced and registered 49 total strikes among his 68 pitches. It's unclear how many more turns in the rotation Walker will get (if any), as the Phillies have an off day coming up Monday, and Nola is eligible to return from from the injured list May 30.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes five frames for win Walker (2-3) earned the win over Colorado on Wednesday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out two batters over five innings.

Impact Walker made his first start since May 1, taking Aaron Nola's spot in the rotation after the latter landed on the IL with a sprained right ankle. Walker wasn't spectacular in Colorado -- he got just five whiffs and allowed a single run in each of the first, second and fourth innings -- but the right-hander lasted just long enough to qualify for the victory. Walker's strongest trait Wednesday was his willingness to go after batters; he threw a first-pitch strike to 19 of the 23 hitters he faced and registered 49 total strikes among his 68 pitches. It's unclear how many more turns in the rotation Walker will get (if any), as the Phillies have an off day coming up Monday, and Nola is eligible to return from from the injured list May 30.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Realmuto, Turner, Harper homer to help the Phillies beat the Rockies 9-5 for 6th straight win

MAY 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Phillies bring Taijuan Walker back to rotation for matchup vs. Rockies Deadspin | Phillies bring Taijuan Walker back to rotation for matchup vs. Rockies

MAY 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Phillies bring win streak into matchup with the Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies will attempt to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the Colorado Rockies

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies move forward without suspended closer José Alvarado

The Philadelphia Phillies entered this season with World Series aspirations, and José Alvarado was one of the reasons for that optimism

MAY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies' Mick Abel stays under control in his major league debut, beats Pirates star Paul Skenes

Mick Abel stayed under control in his major league debut

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies put struggling Aaron Nola on 15-day IL with right ankle sprain

Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a sprained right ankle

MAY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Re-entering rotation Walker will re-enter the Phillies' rotation next week in Colorado in place of the injured Aaron Nola (ankle), Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Phillies haven't revealed the exact day Walker will slot in, but he will receive at least a couple starts while Nola is sidelined. Walker pitched well in the rotation earlier this season, collecting a 2.54 ERA and 22: 13 K:BB over 28.1 innings covering six starts. He has since made two long relief appearances, allowing a total of three runs (two earned) over six innings.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Last Night in Baseball: Juan Soto is back, back, back

Juan Soto is finally getting hot, the Tigers have the best record in the AL, the Dodgers got a four-inning save and more from Wednesday's ML...

MAY 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Juan Soto is back, back, back

Deadspin | Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays Deadspin | Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays

MAY 8, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Closes out blowout victory Walker picked up the save in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Rays after allowing one hit and no walks in three scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Impact It was the first career save for the veteran right-hander, who shut down the Rays on Wednesday with a season-high seven strikeouts. It also marked Walker's first appearance since shifting back to the bullpen following the recent return of Ranger Suarez. Walker will likely continue to fill a bulk-relief role while Philadelphia's rotation is healthy, and he's bouncing back from a dreadful 2024 campaign with a 2.30 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 29:13 K:BB over 31.1 innings so far.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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