I understand why the Phillies signed Taijuan Walker. They needed a veteran starter for the rotation, and he was considered one of the best options out there, especially since he didn’t have a qualifying offer attached to him.
The Phillies paid a premium to avoid surrendering more draft picks. You will probably hear a lot about Taijuan Walker's splitter, and for good reason. The instant analysis @TheAthleticMLB: https://t.co/klsLMk7lGa
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) December 7, 2022
He’s durable and has put up solid overall numbers, and at first glance it seems like he should be one of the better fourth starters in the league.