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The Philadelphia Phillies have released 33-year-old starting pitcher Taijuan Walker amid an eight-game losing streak. Walker, in the final year of a four-year, $72 million contract, struggled significantly with velocity loss and posted a 9.13 ERA across five appearances this season. The organization will absorb the remainder of his contract as they look to restructure their roster during a difficult stretch of play.
Walker Martin was featured in the San Francisco Giants' minor league roundup for April 22. The report highlighted his recent performance on the farm as part of the organization's daily prospect tracking.
Matt Waldron is scheduled to take the mound against Ryan Feltner as the San Diego Padres look to finish their series against the Colorado Rockies. The game marks the 26th contest of the season for the Rockies.
Despite posting a 99 wRC+ through 14 games at Double-A Montgomery, underlying data suggests Brayden Taylor is ready for a promotion to Triple-A Durham. Taylor has spent parts of the last two seasons at the Double-A level and is viewed as being ready for a new challenge within the Tampa Bay Rays' system.
The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled Nolan Hoffman to the major league roster. The move coincides with the team's decision to release veteran pitcher Taijuan Walker as they attempt to shake up the roster during an eight-game losing streak.
Bryce Harper commented on the Philadelphia Phillies' current eight-game losing streak, stating the team must "get through the mud" to improve. His remarks followed the organization's decision to release right-hander Taijuan Walker as part of a broader effort to restructure the roster.
Lourdes Gurriel is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. No further details regarding his absence were provided.
Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series opener against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Will Smith is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times.
Brandon Lockridge is in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup, playing left field and leading off for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Kevin McGonigle is in the Detroit Tigers' starting lineup, playing third base for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Brice Turang is in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup, playing second base and batting second in Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.08 ERA) is set to start for the Detroit Tigers in their Thursday afternoon contest against the Milwaukee Brewers.
William Contreras is in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup as the designated hitter for Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Right-handed pitcher Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.88 ERA) is the scheduled starter for the Milwaukee Brewers in Thursday's afternoon game against the Detroit Tigers.
Gleyber Torres is slated to bat second and play second base for the Detroit Tigers in Thursday's 1:10 p.m. matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park.
JJ Wetherholt is being highlighted as a key roster-building asset for the St. Louis Cardinals. While his development is ongoing, his high floor is viewed as a significant factor in changing the long-term outlook for the organization.
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch described Justin Verlander's Wednesday bullpen session as "encouraging." Verlander is currently working his way back from a hip injury, and the latest session indicates positive progress in his recovery.
The Houston Astros are facing internal questions regarding the performance of Bryan Abreu. As the team manages various injury updates and roster depth challenges, analysts are questioning whether the club has a major problem regarding Abreu's role and effectiveness in the current bullpen setup.
Jose Altuve is highlighted alongside Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell as the Houston Astros reflect on the 2000-game milestone. The team is currently navigating a challenging period, dealing with significant injuries across their center-field depth chart while evaluating overall roster performance.
