The Phillies reassigned Walker to minor-league camp Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Walker had been attending big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee after landing a minor-league deal with Philadelphia in December. The lack of a 40-man roster spot may have worked against Walker in his bid for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, as he otherwise made a strong case for breaking camp with the Phillies by striking out six and allowing just seven baserunners over 7.1 scoreless frames in Grapefruit League play. Walker will likely report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Walker has joined the Phillies on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, per an announcement from the team.

EDGE Analysis

Walker will turn 28 years old this coming summer and has logged only six career appearances at the MLB level -- all in 2019 with the Braves. The 27-year-old right-hander can be considered organizational depth for Philadelphia leading into the 2023 campaign.

Walker was traded to the Rays from the Giants on Monday in exchange for utility man Ford Proctor, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has pitched at the Triple-A level all season and owns a 6.88 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 35.1 innings. The Rays will see if they can make a tweak or two to get him back on track.

Walker (shoulder) made his second appearance for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, tossing 1.2 scoreless innings while allowing two baserunners.

EDGE Analysis

While he recovered from a shoulder injury, Walker hadn't pitched in affiliated ball since 2019 before he made a two-inning rehab appearance at Single-A on April 15. After checking out fine following that outing, Walker was activated from Sacramento's 7-day injured list last Tuesday. The right-hander -- who previously made six big-league appearances with Atlanta in 2019 -- is expected to spend the majority of the 2022 campaign with the Giants' Triple-A affiliate.

Walker (shoulder) struck out four and gave up two runs on four hits and no walks over two innings during a rehab appearance with Low-A San Jose in Friday's 3-0 loss to Fresno.

EDGE Analysis

Walker's 33-pitch appearance marked his first action in affiliated ball since 2019, when he covered 9.1 innings over six outings at the big-league level with Atlanta. The right-hander has missed the last two seasons while recovering from a shoulder injury and is expected to settle at Triple-A Sacramento once he completes his rehab assignment.

Walker (shoulder) signed a contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old was released by the Braves earlier in February, and he's found new landing spot rather quickly. Walker made his big-league debut in 2019 and allowed two earned runs with a 6:4 K:BB over 9.1 innings, but he missed all of 2020 due to shoulder concerns.

Walker (shoulder) was released by Atlanta on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The move clears space on the 40-man roster for Travis Demeritte, who was claimed off waivers from the Tigers in a corresponding move. Walker threw 9.1 innings in his big-league debut, allowing just two runs but posting an unimpressive 6:4 K:BB. He missed all of last season due to shoulder issues, though it's unclear whether or not those are still present or whether they factored into Atlanta's decision to let him go.

Walker was placed on the 45-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder impingement.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old suffered the injury early in spring camp and was never provided an official timetable for his return, but he clearly needs more time to recover. Walker made his big-league debut in 2019 and allowed two runs over 9.1 innings, but it's unclear if he'll be able to play during the shortened 2020 season.

Walker tweaked his shoulder earlier in camp and does not have a timetable to return to games, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He will need to rebuild his arm strength once he is cleared to resume throwing, so it sounds like he will open the year on the injured list. Walker logged 9.1 innings in the majors last season and would have had a chance to make the 26-man roster as a low-leverage reliever if he were healthy.

Walker was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Walker has thrown only 6.1 big-league innings this season, but he'll join the Braves as part of the September roster expansion. The 24-year-old had a 3.97 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB over 22.2 innings with Gwinnett.