Taijuan Walker's nightmare start against Nationals fuels $72 million regret for Phillies
Things have gone from bad to worse for the veteran during his Phillies tenure.
Taijuan Walker's nightmare start against Nationals fuels $72 million regret for Phillies originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Things are spiraling out of control for right-hander Taijuan Walker.
The Philadelphia Phillies fifth starter exited Monday's game against the Washington Nationals after 4. 2 innings, having allowed six earned runs on 10 hits while walking three in the process. Walker, in the final year of a regrettable four-year, $72 million contract for the Phillies, permitted four runs in the first inning.
Philadelphia trailed its NL East opponents 7-0 heading into the bottom of the fifth. Last June, the Phillies moved Walker to the bullpen amid inconsistent performance. He owns an elevated 4.
88 ERA in 84 outings (67 starts) since 2023 with Philadelphia, a club that is probably already considering attempting to find a trade partner for the 33-year-old. If they can find one, of course. Phillies predicted to 'get rid' of Walker after Opening Day decision "The Phillies came to almost instantly regret signing Taijuan Walker to a four-year, $72 million contract.