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Struggling Phillies Release Veteran Pitcher Taijuan Walker in Series of Roster Moves
Walker was cut after posting a 9.13 ERA and allowing four earned runs in four innings as Philadelphia lost its eighth straight game.
- The Philadelphia Phillies released pitcher Taijuan Walker on Thursday after he posted a 9.13 ERA over five appearances this season, with the team paying the remaining $18 million of his salary.
- Walker, 33, signed a four-year, $72 million contract before the 2023 season but experienced steady velocity loss and declining movement on secondary pitches, ending his tenure with a 5.12 ERA and 5.38 FIP.
- To make room on the 26-man roster, the club recalled right-handed pitcher Nolan Hoffman, while RHP Alan Rangel was optioned to Lehigh Valley following the move.
- Ace Zack Wheeler is scheduled to make his season debut on Saturday, providing the rotation upgrade the Phillies hope will help them improve from their 8-16 start, tied for last in the NL East.
- Financial commitments remain for the club, which continues paying Nick Castellanos $20 million after releasing him in February, while also managing performance issues from pitcher Jesus Luzardo.
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Phillies cut Taijuan Walker to end $72 million disaster
The Phillies finally had enough of Taijuan Walker. Philadelphia released the veteran pitcher Thursday morning with his ERA sitting at 9.13 ERA across five outings after taking the loss in the Phillies' eighth straight setback Wednesday against the Cubs.
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Slumping Phillies release high-priced righty Taijuan Walker, recall Nolan Hoffman
The slumping Philadelphia Phillies released veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs and recalled righty Nolan Hoffman from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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