Brandon Walter Injury News & Updates
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Optioned to Triple-A
Walter was optioned Friday to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Walter worked three scoreless innings of relief Thursday against the Yankees but wasn't going to be available for the next few days. Chris Murphy will fill the vacant spot in Boston's bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener in Toronto.
Sep 13, 2023
Recalled from Worcester
Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Walter is replacing Kenley Jansen, who landed on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday after testing positive for the virus. Walter, 27, has allowed 17 runs -- 16 earned -- on 30 hits and seven walks in 20 major-league innings this season.
Sep 9, 2023
Sent back to Triple-A
Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Walter's latest big-league stint lasted seven days. It won't be one he remembers fondly, as he gave up 11 runs in 5.1 innings of work across a pair of relief appearances. Zack Weiss was called up to take his place on the roster.
Sep 1, 2023
Recalled from Worcester
Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
ANALYSIS
Enmanuel Valdez is the other September call-up for the Red Sox. Walter, 26, holds a 3.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 14.2 major-league innings of relief this season.
Aug 11, 2023
Sent packing to Triple-A
Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Walter was just recalled Wednesday and didn't make an appearance in his most recent stint in the majors. He's making room for Chris Sale's return from the injured list.
Aug 9, 2023
Summoned to majors
Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Walter has collected a 3.07 ERA over 14.2 innings covering six appearances for the Red Sox this season. The left-hander will give the club an option to eat some innings out of the bullpen.
Jul 24, 2023
Demoted to Triple-A
The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
After being called up from Worcester on July 4, Walter worked exclusively as a reliever for Boston, covering eight innings over five appearances while allowing three runs (two earned) on 11 hits and one walk. He'll likely get stretched back out and transition into a starting role as he returns to Worcester.
Jul 4, 2023
Added to roster
Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walter pitched well in his major-league debut last month and now is back presumably to provide some length in the bullpen. He could be needed Monday against the Rangers with the Red Sox using an opener.
Jul 3, 2023
Could return to Boston
Walter is a candidate to be added to Boston's active roster this week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Red Sox have a rotation crunch this coming week after Garrett Whitlock left Sunday's start with elbow tightness. That injury along with the expected paternity leave of James Paxton could result in Walter returning to the majors. The left-hander made a spot start for Boston on June 22 and most recently pitched two innings June 30 for Triple-A Worcester.
Jun 22, 2023
Sent back to Triple-A
The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Immediately after making his MLB debut Thursday, the 26-year-old lefty will return to the minors. Walter gave up three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two batters across 6.2 innings out of the bullpen. Chris Murphy will come up from Worcester to take Walter's spot on the roster.
Jun 22, 2023
Called up for MLB debut
Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester prior to serving as the primary pitcher Thursday against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
This will be the big-league debut for the 26-year-old lefty, who is scheduled to follow opener Justin Garza. Walter hasn't lived up to expectations this year at Triple-A (6.28 ERA, 1.65 WHIP), but he has been solid in his two most recent starts, in which he walked two and struck out 13 over 10.1 innings.
Jun 21, 2023
Making MLB debut Thursday
Walter will be promoted from Triple-A Worcester and appear in Thursday's game against Minnesota, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear whether or not Walter will be granted the start Thursday or follow behind an opener, but either scenario will allow for the 26-year-old lefty to make his first appearance in a major-league game. Walter has been rather unspectacular in Worcester this season, recording a 6.28 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through 61.2 innings.
Jun 21, 2023
Consideration for spot start
Walter is in consideration to start for the Red Sox on Thursday at Minnesota, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
ANALYSIS
Boston is in desperation mode after Tanner Houck suffered a facial fracture on a comebacker last Friday versus the Yankees. Walter, 26, has never appeared in a major-league game and holds an ugly 6.28 ERA and 1.65 WHIP through 61.2 innings of work this season at Triple-A Worcester. He would not be a recommended fantasy streamer versus the Twins.
Apr 25, 2023
Underwhelming stats at Triple-A
Walter has a 4.19 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 11:7 K:BB in 19.1 innings through four starts for Triple-A Worcester.
ANALYSIS
The best stat in Walter's profile early on is his 50.8 percent groundball rate, and even that's notably worse than his career norms. He showed an excellent ability to pound the zone and also pile up strikeouts in the lower levels, but his 12.9 percent strikeout rate is the second-lowest mark among qualified International League starters.
Mar 13, 2023
Sent to minor-league camp
The Red sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Walter pitched well in a pair of appearances in the Grapefruit League with two scoreless innings and five strikeouts against no walks, but he wasn't ever likely to start the season in Boston. The left-hander is one of the better pitching prospects in the Red Sox system, and in 2022 he posted a 3.59 ERA over 11 starts with Double-A Portland and Triple-A Worcester in 57.2 innings of work. There's a good chance Walter makes appearances of some sort for Boston before the 2023 season comes to a completion.
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