Taijuan Walker

Taijuan Walker Fantasy Stats

#99 SP  |  Philadelphia Phillies
Healthy

Height / Weight 6'4"  /  235 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Aug 13, 1992 (32)
Experience 12 seasons
College None

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG FPTS
2013SEASP3310015.03.601.00011760412.20040.8
2014SEASP8523038.02.601.28931121121834.223110.8
2015SEASP29291180169.24.561.19616392862540157.251443.1
2016SEASP25258110134.14.221.23612975632737119.244346.9
2017ARISP2828990157.13.491.32814876611761146.246429.2
2018ARISP3300013.03.461.5381555159.29425.2
2019ARISP110001.00.001.000100001.2503.6
2020TORSP111143053.12.701.16343231681950.214164.4
2021NYMSP31297110159.04.471.18213384792655146.225404.6
2022NYMSP29291250157.13.491.19514363611545132.240427.6
2023PHISP31311560172.24.381.30915587842071138.233416.1
2024PHISP191537083.27.101.7211076866243758.30896.0
Career 218 209 72 63 0 1154.1 4.19 1.274 1079 592 538 165 392 1002 2908.3

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP FPTS
Jun 21, 2024 PHIARISP10104.0544333.2942.0002.2
Aug 13, 2024 PHIMIASP10104.0433135.2501.7508.8
Aug 18, 2024 PHIWSHSP10004.2433233.1821.5006.3
Aug 23, 2024 PHIKCSP10103.0866212.4713.000-6.7
Aug 28, 2024 PHIHOUSP10106.01366110.4482.333-6.9
Sep 3, 2024 PHITORRP00003.0422100.3331.3330.3
Sep 7, 2024 PHIMIARP00002.0332122.3002.5001.5
Sep 14, 2024 PHINYMRP00003.0300000.2731.0005.0
Sep 19, 2024 PHINYMSP10103.1688432.4002.700-10.5
Sep 24, 2024 PHICHCRP00001.2433031.4444.200-4.5
Last 10 10 0 5 0 34.2 54 38 37 15 19 18 2.106 -4.4

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LF

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RF

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Taijuan Walker News

Taijuan Walker  • SP  •  Phillies

Taijuan Walker Gets Demolished By Mets

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker had a miserable outing against the New York Mets on Thursday, surrendering eight runs in just 3 IP. Walker gave up six hits, including four homers, and also walked three. The 32-year-old veteran just doesn't have it this year, pitching to an abysmal 6.91 ERA and 1.67 WHIP while being relegated to the bullpen at times. He shouldn't have a spot in the Phillies rotation come playoffs and will be hard-pressed to start for them next year unless he can find some of what he's lost.
Sep 20   
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Taijuan Walker Being Moved To The Bullpen

The Philadelphia Phillies will be moving right-hander Taijuan Walker to the bullpen, according to manager Rob Thomson. The Phillies will call someone up from the minors to make the start next Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, and there's a good chance it will be Tyler Phillips. The Phillies have seen enough after Walker allowed six earned runs on 13 hits with one walk and no strikeouts in six innings in a blowout loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The 32-year-old veteran is now 3-6 with a rough 6.50 ERA (6.30 FIP), a 1.64 WHIP, 53 strikeouts and 29 walks in 70 2/3 innings over his 14 starts in 2024. Walker's 16.8% walk rate is the lowest of his career and it's the third year it's been in decline. Phillips made his MLB debut earlier this year and hasn't been much better with a 5.50 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with a 6.8 K/9 in 36 innings over seven outings (six starts).
Aug 29   
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Taijuan Walker To Return Tuesday Against Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (finger) will return from the injured list to start Tuesday's game at Citizens Bank Park against the division-rival Miami Marlins. Walker allowed one run on two hits while striking out three hitters in five innings on Wednesday in a minor-league rehab start with Double-A Reading, and he'll next rejoin Philadelphia's rotation to start in Tuesday's contest against Miami. He's been recuperating from inflammation in his right index finger on the injured list since June 23. Although the 31-year-old veteran right-hander holds a poor 5.60 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with a 43:21 K:BB over 53 innings (10 starts) for the Phillies this season, he'll certainly have a bit of low-end streaming value in his first start back at home against the last-place Marlins.
Aug 10   
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Taijuan Walker Logs 41 Pitches In Rehab Outing On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (finger) made his first rehab outing on Wednesday evening with Double-A Reading. He tossed 41 pitches across two innings. He struck out three but had some trouble allowing four hits and three runs (two earned). Walker has been sidelined since late June with a blister on his right index finger. The 31-year-old might need one more rehab appearance to increase his pitch count before returning to the big leagues. Prior to the injury, Walker has had a disappointing season carrying a 5.60 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and a 21:43 BB:K ratio. If Walker misses another turn in the rotation, left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard is likely to earn another start.
Aug 1   
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Taijuan Walker To Make Rehab Start On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) is progressing and will make a minor-league rehab start with Double-A Reading on Wednesday. For now, Kolby Allard will stay in the team's starting rotation and start against the Mariners in Seattle this week, but Walker will eventually take his spot when he's deemed healthy enough to return from the 15-day injured list. The 31-year-old Walker is working his way back from a blister and inflammation in his right index finger that has kept him out since late June. It's unclear if Walker will need more than one rehab start in the minors, but either way, he should be back with the Phillies in early August, barring a setback. Walker was pretty inconsistent in his 10 starts (53 innings) before going on the shelf, going 3-3 for the Phils with a 5.60 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with only 43 punchouts.
Jul 29   
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Taijuan Walker Won't Be Back Before All-Star Break

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) doesn't have a timetable for a return right now, but it "won't be before the All-Star break," according to manager Rob Thomson. With right-hander Spencer Turnbull (lat) now out six to eight weeks with a lat strain, the next man up is pitching prospect Michael Mercado, who should get a handful of starts, and maybe more, depending on Walker's status to begin the second half of the season after the mid-July All-Star break. Walker was put on the 15-day injured list with right index-finger inflammation. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to grab Mercado now. He's the team's No. 30 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and was pitching extremely well at Triple-A Lehigh Valley before his first big-league call-up earlier this week.
Jun 27   
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Taijuan Walker Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 22) with right index finger inflammation on Sunday and recalled right-hander Michael Mercado from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Walker is officially dealing with a blister on his right index finger and will take at least the next two weeks to try and heal up. The 31-year-old veteran didn't look comfortable in Friday night's loss against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, when he allowed four runs on five hits across just four innings of work. Walker currently sits with a 3-3 record, 5.60 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 21 walks in 53 innings over his 10 starts in 2024. He has a greater chance for wins pitching for the Phillies, but his 18.7% strikeout rate, his lowest mark since 2018, is concerning.
Jun 23   
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Taijuan Walker To Throw Bullpen Session On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker will throw a "light" bullpen session on Sunday. Walker injured his toe after being hit by a comebacker on Thursday night. Manager Rob Thomson sounded optimistic that Walker would make his next start. The team will see how Walker feels tomorrow after the bullpen session and make any further determinations from there. Walker is 3-0 with a 4.91 ERA, a 1.41 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts in 22 innings pitched this season. Walker is currently scheduled to pitch Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. If he cannot make that start, look for veteran Spencer Turnbull to make it.
May 18   
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Taijuan Walker Questionable For Next Start

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (toe) left Wednesday's start after being hit by a liner on the foot, but he is feeling encouraged about making his next start. Matt Gelb of The Athletic has reported that Walker's toe is not broken. He also notes that it is no sure thing that Walker will make his next start, but the club will see how the right-hander is feeling on Friday. Walker got a late start to the season after dealing with shoulder pain and is 3-0 with a 4.91 ERA over his first four starts of the season. More should be known on his status on Friday, but it does not seem like a long-term injury. If Walker were to miss his next start, Spencer Turnbull would likely draw the spot start.
May 17   
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Taijuan Walker Leaves Start Early With Foot Injury

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker (foot) was forced to leave his start early on Thursday against the visiting division-rival New York Mets after he was hit by a line drive on his left foot. Before leaving the contest early, Walker allowed two earned runs on four hits (one homer to Pete Alonso) while walking two and striking out one in 3 1/3 innings pitched. The Phillies are likely to do some tests on Walker, at which point we should have a better idea of the severity of his injury and whether it will cause him to miss his next start. The 31-year-old got a late start to the season due to injury and came into Thursday's start with a 4.82 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 15 strikeouts in 18 2/3 innings over his first three starts. After giving up two more runs on Thursday, Walker's ERA now stands at 4.91. UPDATE: Walker's injury is being called a foot contusion, but he's scheduled for more testing.
May 17   
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