Ryan Walker Fantasy Stats

After notching 10 saves and a 1.91 ERA across 76 appearances in 2024, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker entered 2025 as the team's primary ninth-inning option. While Walker collected 17 more saves in 2025, he struggled to a 4.11 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, and eventually lost his job to emergent Giants right-hander Randy Rodriguez (elbow). However, Rodriguez underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in late August 2025, opening the door for Walker to reclaim his ninth-inning role. Entering 2026, Walker is expected to get the first shot as San Francisco's primary closer. While the Giants have other quality relief options like left-hander Erik Miller, there is no clear option to replace Walker even if he encounters some early-season struggles. Walker has sleeper potential if he can rediscover his 2024 form, but his profile is not without significant downside risk for fantasy managers entering 2026.

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker is likely to get the first shot at being the team's primary closer, even after a down year in 2025. Walker took over closing duties in 2024 and was excellent on his way to a 1.91 ERA and 2.52 FIP in 80 innings across 76 appearances. In 2025, though, his ERA climbed to 4.11 and fIP to 3.31. He had a career-high 17 saves but also had six blown saves and a 1.27 WHIP. Walker has made it clear coming into camp that he wants the ball in high-leverage situations, and he seems to have the inside track for the job. The rest of the bullpen doesn't have much combined experience closing games, so if Walker stumbles like he did last year, it will likely be Joel Peguero, Erik Miller, or Jose Butto who have to step up.

San Francisco Giants closer Ryan Walker had an outing to forget in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. After Giants hurlers Justin Verlander, Joey Lucchesi, and Jose Butto combined for eight scoreless innings, Walker entered in the ninth to preserve a two-run lead. He wasn't up to the task. The right-hander faced five hitters and failed to retire any of them. Along with hitting a batter, he gave up four hits - including a walk-off double by Jordan Walker - en route to his fifth loss and sixth blown save of the season. The 29-year-old entered the game having surrendered just four earned runs since the start of July, but he nearly matched that total on Saturday. Walker now has a 3.93 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP, 55:14 K:BB, and 14 saves in 2025.

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's eventful 7-4 win over the Rockies. Walker came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and provided a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout to end the game. The 29-year-old started the season as the team's closer and lost the role. However, he has found himself back in it recently and has converted all three of his save opportunities without allowing a run in the last 15 days. Overall, Walker has converted 13 of 17 save opportunities with a 3.48 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and an 8.94 K/9 rate in 54 1/3 innings of work. The Giants have picked things up lately, so Walker could have more opportunities to provide fantasy value down the stretch.

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ryan Walker notched his 11th save on Sunday as the Giants went on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. With Randy Rodriguez (arm) unavailable Sunday, the Giants turned to Walker in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The right-hander was able to work around Sal Frelick's two-out single to lock down his 11th save in 16 opportunities to go along with his eight holds. Even after losing his closer role earlier this season, overall, Walker has been solid out of the bullpen with a 3.63 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP in 52 innings pitched. Should Rodriguez miss any time down the stretch, Walker would likely be the leading candidate to be in line for more save opportunities down the stretch. In the meantime, he remains a solid reliever to have in all formats that reward saves and holds.

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Camilo Doval will take over as the team's primary closer over right-hander Ryan Walker, according to manager Bob Melvin. Doval hasn't allowed a run in his last 19 appearances while posting a sharp 1.16 ERA, a 0.73 WHIP, five saves, 20 strikeouts and eight walks in his 23 1/3 relief innings in 2025. Last year, the 27-year-old had a career-worst 4.88 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 23 saves in 59 innings pitched, but the year prior in 2023, he made his first All-Star team and led the league with 39 saves in 69 appearances. Doval has looked much more like the pitcher from 2023 so far in 2025 and will now move forward as San Fran's primary closer. Fantasy managers need to add him immediately off the waiver wire if he's available. Walker has converted his last three save chances but came into Wednesday's game with an ERA over 5.00. He'll still be valuable in holds leagues.

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker worked a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his eighth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Athletics on Sunday. Walker struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in this one. He is now 5-for-7 in saves with a 5.29 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts in 17 IP on the year. The 29-year-old has had a difficult start to his season, but that hasn't deterred the Giants from using him in high-leverage opportunities. While he has ceded some saves to Camilo Doval, he still appears to be the go-to reliever for the Giants. That could change if his struggles continue, but for now Walker should remain rostered in all leagues where saves matter.

San Francisco Giants closer Ryan Walker slammed the door on the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, picking up his seventh save in a 3-1 win. Walker pitched a scoreless ninth, allowing just a single. He now has a 6.08 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts in 13 IP. The 29-year-old has gotten back on track for the most part after a few ugly outings, although his appearance on Tuesday was one to be forgotten as well. Still, the Giants seem to trust him, and there haven't been any signs of him being removed from the closer's role. More performances like this one would help his case and surely give his fantasy owners a sigh of relief.

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker has been struggling over the last few outings. Walker allowed only one earned run over his first eight innings of the season. Now, Walker has allowed six earned runs in 0.2 innings over his last two outings. Camilo Doval has earned the last three saves for San Francisco, while Walker got a break. However, manager Bob Melvin said that Walker is going to come into the game if the Giants have a save chance on Friday. Fantasy managers should continue to hold Walker in the hopes that this was just a few bad outings. It would also be smart for fantasy managers who picked up Doval to keep him for a little longer.

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker was called upon to hold a one-run lead against the New York Yankees on Sunday. It wasn't easy as Walker threw 18 pitches to earn his fourth save of the season. He didn't allow any baserunners and stuck out one batter as well. It appears the Giants have a lockdown closer on their hands. When healthy, Walker is one of the best relief pitchers in all of baseball. The Giants have been playing winning baseball which has given Walker plenty of save chances. That being said, Walker needs to be rostered in basically all fantasy formats right now.