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Phils moving Walker to relief in bullpen shakeup

ESPN News Services

created: June 1, 2025, 3:57 p.m. | updated: June 1, 2025, 8:56 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsPHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies made moves to restructure their bullpen Sunday, removing Taijuan Walker from the rotation and recalling right-handed reliever Seth Johnson before their series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mick Abel will take Walker's place in the starting rotation Thursday in Toronto. Walker has made 10 appearances, including eight starts and two long relief appearances, with a 2-4 record and 3.53 ERA in 43⅓ innings. Johnson, 26, is 2-2 with a 4.91 ERA and 42 strikeouts in 33 innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, transitioning from the starting rotation to a relief role. He made one appearance for the Phillies last year, allowing nine earned runs in 2⅓ innings on Sept. 8 against Miami.

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