15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Fri 8/16/24 9:54 AM

The Astros signed Walter (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder issue and was released by the Red Sox earlier this week. It's not clear what his current health status is, but the Astros have added the 27-year-old southpaw as a depth piece.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Fri 8/2/24 5:52 PM

The Red Sox released Walter (shoulder) on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter has been on Triple-A Worcester's 60-day injured list since May 9 due to a left shoulder strain. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, and rather than stay in the organization, the 27-year-old left-hander will opt for free agency. Walter made nine appearances for Boston in 2023, posting a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 23 innings.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Tue 7/30/24 1:49 PM

The Red Sox designated Walter (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for trade-deadline acquisition Lucas Sims. Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in early March. Assuming he clears waivers, Walter will remain on Triple-A Worcester's 60-day injured list.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Thu 5/9/24 1:33 PM

Triple-A Worcester transferred Walter (shoulder) from its 7-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Walter possesses a spot on the Red Sox's 40-man roster, but he's currently residing on the Triple-A club's IL since he was optioned to the affiliate in early March. He strained his left shoulder toward the end of camp and has yet to pitch for Worcester. His season debut now doesn't appear as though it'll come until at least June as a result of his move to the 60-day IL.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Wed 3/27/24 6:48 PM

Walter will begin the season on the injured list due to a strained left shoulder, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter will remain in Fort Myers for extended spring training as he works his way back from his injury. The 27-year-old southpaw will head to Triple-A Worcester once he's healthy and could contribute to the Red Sox's bullpen at some point in 2024.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Wed 3/6/24 9:27 AM

The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter has had a good spring, yielding just one run with a 4:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings. The Red Sox don't have room for him in the rotation or bullpen, though, so he'll begin the season at Worcester, where he'll likely serve as a starter.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Wed 2/28/24 9:17 AM

Walter struck out two over two hitless and scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring game against St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
Walter was impressive in his Grapefruit League debut, getting all six batters out, with one ball leaving the infield. He followed starter Kutter Crawford, pitching the third and fourth innings. The left-handed Walter had a rough introduction to the majors in 2023, charged with 16 earned runs on 32 hits and seven walks over 23 innings. That experience shaped his offseason preparations, per Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe. "I was able to reflect on it and see why I wasn't successful," Walter said. "I'm so used to being successful in the minor leagues. Making adjustments on the fly is something I need to improve on. I focused on attacking with all my pitches and throwing strikes. I was too consumed with velocity instead of doing what I do best." The 27-year-old Walter is expected to be part of the rotation at Triple-A Worcester to open the 2024 season.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Fri 9/15/23 3:30 PM

Walter was optioned Friday to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter worked three scoreless innings of relief Thursday against the Yankees but wasn't going to be available for the next few days. Chris Murphy will fill the vacant spot in Boston's bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener in Toronto.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Wed 9/13/23 6:32 PM

Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
Walter is replacing Kenley Jansen, who landed on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday after testing positive for the virus. Walter, 27, has allowed 17 runs -- 16 earned -- on 30 hits and seven walks in 20 major-league innings this season.

15DBrandon Walter
P HOU
Sat 9/9/23 4:37 PM

Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Walter's latest big-league stint lasted seven days. It won't be one he remembers fondly, as he gave up 11 runs in 5.1 innings of work across a pair of relief appearances. Zack Weiss was called up to take his place on the roster.