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Ex-Phillies pitcher released again.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker has been released again.
The Phillies signed Walker to a four-year, $72 million contract in 2022, and he was expected to be a key part of the pitching staff. However, the right-hander had struggled last season and this year, which led to Philadelphia releasing him in April.
After being released, he signed with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league deal in late May and was released by Los Angeles on June 7, after he triggered an opt-out clause in his contract. However, he re-signed on a minor-league deal on June 11, but on June 20, he was released again for the third time this season.
Walker was granted his unconditional release, so whether or not he has another deal lined up is uncertain, whether it’s affiliated ball or overseas.
With the Phillies this season, Walker went 1-4 with a 9.13 ERA in five games, including four starts. In the Angels system in the minors this season, Walker was 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 5 starts. He’s a 14-year MLB veteran and is a one-time MLB All-Star.
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