Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker exited the game against the New York Mets in the fourth inning after being hit on the left foot by a line drive from Starling Marte. Walker was attended to by an athletic trainer and tried to walk around the mound but was limping. The Phillies later confirmed that Walker sustained a left big toe contusion and are conducting further evaluations. Initial reports indicate that his toe is not broken, but the team is uncertain about his availability for the next start. Rob Thomson mentioned they will see more tomorrow. Walker expressed some encouragement about his condition.
Rob Thomson, Taijuan Walker provide an update on the injury to the starter's toe 🙏 https://t.co/JCqY6m450l
walker- felt ball hit big toe.
Taijuan Walker’s toe is not broken. Phillies aren’t sure about his next start; they’ll see how he feels tomorrow. Walker was encouraged.
Thomson- walker? left big toe contusion. see more tomorrow. don't know about his next start
Phillies' Taijuan Walker leaves game after hit in foot by liner https://t.co/YeK3tc4sP4
Taijuan Walker’s outing on Thursday against the Mets ended abruptly in the top of the fourth inning when a hit by Starling Marte deflected off his left foot. Walker was looked at by an athletic trainer, and tried to walk around the mound, but was limping. https://t.co/QPyAfKjAmg
Phillies RHP Taijuan Walker exited in the top of the 4th inning vs. Mets after taking a line drive off his left foot. https://t.co/TUgNzfkksS
Taijuan Walker has a left foot bruise, the Phillies said. They are doing more evaluations now.
Taijuan Walker leaves start with apparent injury https://t.co/GtBqMTHkjm
Taijuan Walker has left today's game in the 4th inning after getting hit in the foot on a line drive (via @NBCSPhilly) https://t.co/KnTFQjt05R
Taijuan Walker exits the game in the 4th inning after getting hit in the foot with a comebacker https://t.co/ttvChiLCiS
Taijuan Walker exits the game after getting hit by a line drive on his left foot. https://t.co/Q64YKdQxha
Taijuan Walker is leaving this game with an injury. He took a hard-hit ball to the foot.