The Philadelphia Phillies announced starting pitcher Taijuan Walker will rejoin the club and start on Tuesday, August 13 against the Miami Marlins. The Walker announcement came as part of a bevy of injury related moves made by the ball club on Friday afternoon.
Walker to Return to the Rotation
Taijuan Walker will return to the rotation for the first time since June 21. The 33-year-old was diagnosed with a blister on the index finger of his throwing hand which affected his control (LOL!). Walker most recently made a rehab start for Double-A Reading allowing two hits and one run and three strikeouts in five innings of work.
Austin Hays to the IL
Recently acquired outfielder Austin Hays has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Hays injured the hamstring in Wednesday’s series finale win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
AUSTIN HAYS WELCOME TO PHILLY @BarstoolPhilly pic.twitter.com/Adj4b9EErU
— Barstool Baseball (@StoolBaseball) July 30, 2024
Cal Stevenson to the Big Leagues
In a corresponding move, outfielder Cal Stevenson has been promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to the Big Leagues. A former member of the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants, Stevenson is slashing .307/.420/.488 with seven homers, 39 RBI, 21 doubles, and 27 stolen bases for the IronPigs.
You’re not going to think Cal Stevenson has room to make this catch, but trust us, he does!@IronPigs | @Phillies pic.twitter.com/GAJOjiXHIu
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) May 2, 2024
Allard Sent Down, Lazar Called Up
Left-handed starting pitcher Koby Allard has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The former 2015 1st round pick of the Atlanta Braves went 1-0 with a 3.47 ERA in three starts for the Phillies over the last month.
In a corresponding move, the Phillies have called up right-handed reliever Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 25-year-old has posted a 1.79 ERA, 53 strikeouts, and a 0.84 WHIP over 34 games with Double-A Reading and the IronPigs.
Designated for Assignment
In the final series of roster moves, the Phillies have designated infielder Darick Hall and right-handed Max Castillo for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster. The pair can return to the organization if they pass through waivers.
