Phillies Demote Taijuan Walker To Bullpen
The Philadelphia Phillies are sending struggling starter Taijuan Walker to the bullpen.
Rob Thomson informed Walker of the decision ahead of the opener Thursday of a four-game series with the Atlanta Braves.
\"The perfect situation would be one inning, low leverage, and then start building from there,\" Thomson said.
The Phillies are responsible for nearly $40 million over the next two years, but the right-hander has a 6.50 ERA this season.
Walker had not won a game since May 22 for the Phillies and had lost his last six decisions. He was tagged for six runs on 13 hits in six innings in a 10-0 loss to Houston on Wednesday.
Via Associated Press