TAYLOR WALLS NEWS

Back in action Sunday Walls (calf) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact He was sidelined for a few days after fouling a ball off his calf. Walls, Vidal Brujan and Isaac Paredes are in a three-way split of the middle infield duties while Wander Franco and Brandon Lowe are on the injured list.

JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and White Sox meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Walls (calf) is not in Saturday's lineup against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls was reportedly available off the bench Friday, so that will likely be the case again Saturday. He is still trying to get right after fouling a ball off his calf earlier this week. Vidal Brujan will start at shortstop and bat sixth.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arozarena homers, McClanahan pitches Rays past White Sox 6-3

Randy Arozarena homered, Ji-Man Choi drove in three runs and Shane McClanahan won his fourth straight start as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Day-to-day with sore calf Walls has been limited by a sore right calf but is available off the bench Friday against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact He fouled a ball off his calf earlier this week, which is why he has been absent from the lineup the last two days. Walls' defensive ability and versatility are why he is still in the majors, as he is in the midst of a 5-for-70 slump since May 4.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Walls isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Walls has gone 2-for-15 with a homer, two runs, three walks and four strikeouts over his last five games, but he'll be held out of the lineup for a second straight matchup. Yandy Diaz will shift to first base while Harold Ramirez serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Thursday Walls isn't starting Thursday against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls started in the last five games, but he'll get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts Wednesday. Yandy Diaz will shift to third base while Harold Ramirez takes over at first.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pérez keeps rolling after liner off leg, Rangers beat Rays

Martín Pérez retired all 16 batters after taking a 97 mph liner off his right leg and lowered his majors-leading ERA with seven scoreless innings in the Texas Rangers' 3-0 victory...

JUNE 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Slugs second homer Walls went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Walls snapped a 58 at-bat stretch without an extra-base hit by smacking his second homer of the season. He's continued to get consistent playing time at third base with Brandon Lowe (back) sidelined but has hit just .096 with two RBI and five runs scored across his last 23 games. Walls' primary fantasy appeal comes from his speed, as he has managed five stolen bases while being caught once on the campaign.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Walls, Ji-Man Choi help Rays salvage four-game split against Yankees - The Boston Globe Walls and Choi homered for Tampa Bay’s only hits, and the Rays scored two runs in the seventh inning on four walks and a hit batter in a 4-2...

MAY 29, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Rays get 2 hits, both homers, top Yanks 4-2 for 4-game split

Taylor Walls and  J-Man Choi homered for Tampa Bay’s only hits, and the Rays scored two runs in the seventh inning on four walks and a hit batter in a 4-2 win over the New York Yan...

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Walls isn't starting Friday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Walls is in the midst of a slump in which he's hit just .033 with a run, a walk and 10 strikeouts over his last 10 games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three matchups. Yandy Diaz will shift to third base while Harold Ramirez enters the lineup in right field.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Walls is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact With Yandy Diaz (shoulder) returning from a two-game absence to cover third base, Walls will take a seat for the series finale. Even if Diaz ends up seeing most of his starts at the hot corner moving forward, Walls would still have a pathway to playing time at the keystone, where Vidal Brujan hasn't provided much of an impact at the plate while serving as the primary replacement for the injured Brandon Lowe (back).

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Friday Walls will hit the bench Friday against Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Walls sits for the second time in three games, a stretch that follows a run of six straight starts. Yandy Diaz starts at third base Friday, while Wander Franco and Isaac Paredes fill the middle infield spots.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Walls will not start Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Walls has been in a slump at the plate recently, grabbing just two hits while striking out 14 times across his last 11 games. Yandy Diaz starts at third base Tuesday.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Romano K's Taylor Walls ' 05/14/2022 Jordan Romano strikes out Taylor Walls swinging to end the game

MAY 15, 2022 • MLB.COM

Added to lineup Walls has been added to the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Walls was expected to get a day off Saturday after he was a late addition to Friday's lineup, but he'll join the starting nine after Brandon Lowe (undisclosed) was a late scratch Saturday. Walls will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Walls isn't starting Saturday against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Walls was initially slated to get a day off Friday but was a late addition to the lineup after Yandy Diaz was scratched with a non-COVID illness. With Diaz back in action Saturday, Walls will get a breather a day later than expected.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to lineup Walls was added to the Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays and will start at third base and bat ninth, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was originally absent from Friday's starting ninth, but Yandy Diaz was a late scratch due to an illness. Walls is 1-for-22 two walks, two runs, a stolen bases and nine strikeouts in his past seven contests.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Walls isn't starting Friday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Walls will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last six matchups after hitting just .045 with two runs, a stolen base, two walks and nine strikeouts over his last seven games. Yandy Diaz will shift to the hot corner while Ji-Man Choi starts at first base.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes fifth bag Walls went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Impact The 25-year-old continues to get regular playing time, primarily at third base, but Walls hasn't been able to do much with it. He's slashing .189/.310/.297 through 87 plate appearances, and while his five steals on the season are useful, they come with only one homer, three RBI and eight runs.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Angels rookie Reid Detmers throws no-hitter against Rays

Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors’ second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefited from a borderline error call in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the...

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Angels lefty Reid Detmers has no-hitter thru 8 against Rays

Los Angeles Angels rookie Reid Detmers has a no-hitter through eight innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, a bid that survived a borderline error call in the seventh

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench Monday Walls isn't starting Monday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Walls has gone 0-for-15 with a run, a walk and eight strikeouts over his last four games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three matchups. Yandy Diaz will shift to third base while Brett Phillips enters the lineup in right field.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Walls will sit Saturday against Seattle, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Walls hits the bench after starting 10 straight games, a stretch in which he hit just .143/.231/.286. Isaac Paredes will take over at the hot corner.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE