Overview
- Walker was released by the Philadelphia Phillies after an early-season stretch in which he allowed 23 earned runs over 22 2/3 innings and posted a 9.13 ERA.
- The Los Angeles Angels signed Walker to a minor-league contract and expect him to report to Arizona for workouts and evaluation.
- The Phillies remain responsible for the remainder of Walker’s reported $18 million 2026 salary despite releasing him earlier this season.
- For the Angels, a minor-league deal lets the club add experienced depth with minimal roster risk while assessing whether Walker can regain the form that once made him an All-Star.
- Walker is a former New York Mets All-Star who spent four seasons with the Phillies and will use this stint in Arizona to try to earn a return to a major-league roster.