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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 19: Starting pitcher Taijuan Walker #99 of the New York Mets reacts on the mound during a break in the action after giving up a run to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish up their series with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
The Phillies are coming off a 7-2 loss on Wednesday.
They will look to avoid getting swept in Thursday’s game.
Former New York Mets All-Star Released By MLB Team
GettyTaijuan Walker #99 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals defeated the Phillies 13-2.
Before Thursday’s game, the Phillies announced that they had released Taijuan Walker.
The Phillies wrote (via X): “Prior to today’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies recalled RHP Nolan Hoffman from triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room on the 26-man roster, RHP Alan Rangel was optioned to Lehigh Valley following last night’s game. Additionally, RHP Taijuan Walker was released.”
Prior to today’s game against the Chicago Cubs, the Phillies recalled RHP Nolan Hoffman from triple-A Lehigh Valley. To make room on the 26-man roster, RHP Alan Rangel was optioned to Lehigh Valley following last night’s game. Additionally, RHP Taijuan Walker was released.
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