Taijuan Walker

Taijuan Walker is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The Phillies will see how Walker feels after that and decide whether or not he'll make his next start, but manager Rob Thomson is optimistic. "I’m thinking he’s going to be alright," Thomson said.

Taijuan Walker had a shaky outing, allowing two earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one over 3.1 innings in Thursday's narrow loss to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

This performance, characterized by inefficiency and a high pitch count early in the game, continues a concerning trend for Walker this season. His ERA nudged up to 4.91, and with a WHIP of 1.41, he's allowing too many baserunners to be considered a reliable fantasy starter. The low strikeout rate of 6.5 K/9 further diminishes his appeal in categories that reward pitcher strikeouts. Fantasy managers should view Walker as a risky play, primarily useful in deeper leagues or as a streaming option when matchups are favorable. His inability to work deep into games also limits his potential for wins, despite a decent record so far.

Taijuan Walker’s X-rays on his injured left foot came back negative.

Fantasy Impact

Walker was removed from Thursday’s game after being hit on his left foot by a line drive in the fourth inning. The team is unsure if the injury will cause him to miss his next start.

Taijuan Walker left his start early against the Mets on Thursday due to a left foot contusion.

Fantasy Impact

Walker is undergoing further evaluations according to the team after he was hit on the foot by a line drive in the fourth inning. The Phillies should provide a further update on Walker at some point on Friday.

Taijuan Walker turned in a solid performance, allowing just one earned run on eight hits and one walk while striking out four over six innings in Saturday's 8-3 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a step in the right direction for Walker, who carries a bloated 4.82 ERA and a WHIP of 1.34 from his first three starts. His ability to limit walks and maintain control, evidenced by a season strikeout-to-walk ratio of 3.75, played a key role in his success against Miami. Despite a high BABIP of .327 suggesting some bad luck in earlier outings, Walker's latest performance should reassure fantasy managers. His solid outing contributes positively to his season metrics and should help stabilize his standing in fantasy rotations, especially in deeper leagues.