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5:57 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) will draw the start for the Phillies' series opener against the Mets on Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
4:21 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Rob Thomson said Thursday that Walker will work out of the bullpen going forward, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
9:15 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) manager Rob Thomson was noncommittal about Walker's spot in the rotation following the right-hander's loss to the Astros on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
9:06 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (3-5) took the loss Friday as the Phillies fell 7-4 to the Royals, coughing up six runs on eight hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out two.
1:51 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Phillies activated Walker (finger) from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.
7:52 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (finger) will be reinstated from the injured list to start Tuesday's game against the Marlins, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
10:33 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (finger) surrendered three runs (two earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.2 innings in his rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Reading. He also hit a batter with a pitch.
4:25 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Reading on Wednesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
7:55 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (finger) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is scheduled to throw another Wednesday at his home in Arizona, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
4:22 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Walker (finger) will not return before the All-Star break, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports.
9:27 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Phillies placed Walker on the 15-day injured list Sunday, retroactive to June 22, due to right index finger inflammation.
5:36 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 5.2 innings against the Mets. He struck out six.
4:54 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (foot) will throw a light bullpen session Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:32 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (toe) is scheduled to do some throwing Monday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
8:02 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) was diagnosed with a left foot bruise after exiting Thursday's start, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
7:44 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) exited Thursday's start against the Mets after being struck in the left foot by a line drive, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
7:54 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (3-0) earned the win Saturday against the Marlins, yielding just one run on eight hits and one walk over six frames. He struck out four.
7:12 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (2-0) earned the win over the Giants on Sunday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.1 innings.
6:22 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (1-0) picked up the win over the Padres on Sunday, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over 6.1 innings.
2:05 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Phillies reinstated Walker (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Padres on Sunday.
4:56 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Rob Thomson said Walker (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday against the Padres, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
8:57 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) struck out one and allowed four earned runs on seven hits and three walks over 6.1 innings in the third start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
4:09 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) will make one more rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday before rejoining the Phillies' rotation, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
3:59 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Friday and could be activated from the injured list after that, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
8:39 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out four across four innings during a rehab appearance with Single-A Clearwater on Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
5:32 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) will begin a minor league assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:37 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
1:34 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
2:08 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Phillies placed Walker (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday.
2:20 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) was diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement Sunday and will start the season on the injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
4:53 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) reported shoulder discomfort while getting loose for a bullpen session Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
3:45 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (knee) will see his first Grapefruit League action of the spring Monday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
4:27 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (knee) is on track for either live batting practice or possibly a game Monday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:18 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Walker (knee) felt good after a bullpen session over the weekend and is expected to throw live batting practice within the next couple days, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports.
1:57 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (knee) told reporters Saturday that he's aiming to throw off the mound in the next few days after playing catch Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
4:15 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) experienced soreness in his right knee during a bullpen session Thursday and will rest for the next few days, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
11:26 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) next start will be pushed back after Friday's game between the Phillies and Mets was postponed due to rain, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
6:20 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) gave up five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out three over seven innings Sunday against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.
6:46 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks over 5.1 innings against Atlanta. He struck out five.
3:57 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (15-5) completed five innings Monday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters to earn the win over San Diego.
9:29 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over five innings against the Giants. He struck out seven.
4:04 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (11-4) took the loss Thursday versus the Brewers after he gave up four runs on six hits and two walks across six innings. He struck out six.
10:05 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (11-3) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres, giving up two runs on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three.
9:09 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (10-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and five walks over seven innings against the Rays. He struck out eight.
9:12 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (8-3) picked up the win in Friday's 5-1 victory over the Mets, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.
5:06 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (6-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings against the Dodgers. He struck out five.
5:19 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (4-3) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs on two hits and three walks over 4 innings against the Mets. He struck out two.
9:12 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (4-2) picked up the win in Friday's 6-4 victory over Atlanta, giving up three runs on 10 hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out one.
6:44 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing two hits and three walks over 5.1 scoreless innings in a 2-1 victory over the Cubs. He struck out three.
1:49 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) will start on three days' rest Sunday against the Cubs, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
7:56 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning against San Francisco. He struck out one.
9:46 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (forearm) is listed as the Phillies' starting pitcher for Monday's road game against the Dodgers.
6:21 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (forearm) felt good after a bullpen session Friday and remains on track to make his next scheduled start, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
3:39 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (forearm) could make his next scheduled start after an encouraging visit with the Phillies' medical staff Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
11:37 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (forearm) is scheduled to see a team doctor Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
5:01 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (2-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a 5-2 win over the White Sox. He struck out three.
8:32 AM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) (1-1) picked up the win Friday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings in an 8-3 victory over the Reds. He struck out four.
12:21 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) said Tuesday that his goal is to reach 180 innings this season, Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
6:22 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) will start Friday's Grapefruit League contest for the Phillies, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
5:49 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) threw four scoreless innings with eight strikeouts Tuesday for Team Mexico in a start against Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.
3:55 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) is scheduled to make his Grapefruit League debut Friday against the Tigers, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
9:13 PM - Taijuan Walker (PHI) agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Phillies on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
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