Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker was pulled after allowing four runs on three homers in four innings with a 5.60 ERA. Walker has a blister on his right index finger, leading to uncertainty about his next start. Consequently, he is placed on the 15-day injured list, and Michael Mercado is called up to replace him.
Walker placed on IL, Turnbull returns to Phillies' rotation. https://t.co/YsRjxqEuqY
Taijuan Walker is coming out of the Phillies' rotation. At least temporarily. https://t.co/H9G6RawWNu
Phillies Place Taijuan Walker On 15-Day Injured List https://t.co/prbLUwUjv7 https://t.co/gOOwY5zUdG
Taijuan Walker injury update: Phillies' veteran pitcher hits IL with finger inflammation amid blister issue https://t.co/A5qu0SWMP7
The Phillies are placing Taijuan Walker on the 15-day IL retroactive to 6/22 with right index finger inflammation. Michael Mercado was recalled from Lehigh Valley.
The Phillies have placed RHP Taijuan Walker on the 15-day IL with right index finger inflammation. Michael Mercado recalled from Lehigh Valley - he’ll pitch out of ‘pen for now. That lines up Spencer Turnbull to start Wednesday in Detroit against his former team.
The Phillies have placed RHP Taijuan Walker on the 15-day IL (retro to 6/22) with right index finger inflammation. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, RHP Michael Mercado was recalled from Lehigh Valley (AAA). Mercado will wear No. 63.
Taijuan Walker is going on the injured list. Michael Mercado is coming up for the Phillies.
Phillies Notebook: Taijuan Walker not ready to rock with blister on his finger https://t.co/nkPsCsPKdU
It’s unclear whether Taijuan Walker will make his next start, Rob Thomson said. He has a blister on his right index finger that has affected his pitches. They will make a decision tomorrow.
Taijuan Walker has an ERA of 5.60 through 10 starts for the Phillies – and was replaced by Spencer Turnbull in the 4th inning last night. Rob Thomson said he'd have a conversation with Walker today about whether he's healthy. https://t.co/QEmM1zNBed
Phillies pulled the cord on Taijuan Walker at 77 pitches. He allowed four runs on three homers in four innings. He has a 5.60 ERA in 10 starts this season.