Phillies finalize four-year, $72M deal with RHP Taijuan Walker
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $72 million, four-year contract with right-hander Taijuan Walker, yet another sturdy arm within the rotation for the NL champions.
The 30-year-old Walker went 12-5 with a 3.49 ERA in 29 begins this season for the New York Mets, certainly one of Philadelphia’s greatest NL East rivals. He slots right into a rotation fronted by Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola.
Walker was chosen by Seattle with the No. 43 choose within the 2010 newbie draft. He made his huge league debut with the Mariners in 2013.
Walker signed with New York as a free agent in February 2021. He turned down a $7.5-million participant possibility final month in favor of a $3 million buyout, making his deal price $17 million over two seasons.
The 6-foot-4 Walker made the All-Star staff for the primary time in 2021, placing collectively a quick begin earlier than fading to a 7-11 document with a 4.47 ERA in 30 video games, 29 begins.
To make room for Walker on the membership’s 40-man roster, right-hander Tayler Scott has been designated for task. Walker will put on No. 99.
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