Josh Walker Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Twins vs Braves game on Feb 22, 2026 with our Major League Baseball injury report.Aug 17, 2023
Moved to 60-day IL
Walker (oblique) was transferred Thursday from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker was diagnosed Monday with a right oblique strain and it's severe enough to end his season. The 28-year-old lefty allowed 11 runs -- nine earned -- in 10 innings of relief with the Mets in 2023.
Aug 14, 2023
Placed on 15-day IL
The Mets placed Walker on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Aug. 13, with a right oblique strain, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker gave up two solo homers while recording only two outs in his last appearance Saturday versus Atlanta as his season ERA climbed to 8.10. He'll be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks.
Aug 1, 2023
Returns to majors
Walker was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The left-hander has been in the minors for the past five weeks but will rejoin the Mets on Tuesday after the organization traded away some bullpen pieces at the deadline. Walker has given up five earned runs with a 6:6 K:BB over 6.2 frames in his first taste of the big leagues this season.
Jul 24, 2023
Returns to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Walker to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Walker was up with the Mets for just one day after he was designated as the 27th man for Saturday's pseudo doubleheader with the Red Sox, which came about after Friday's series opener was suspended due to inclement weather. He ended up pitching in the second game of the day, recording two outs while allowing one hit.
Jul 22, 2023
Up as 27th man Saturday
Walker is up as the 27th man for the Mets in Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Walker will be available out of the bullpen in the nightcap versus Boston. He's allowed six runs -- five earned -- in just six innings of work this season at the major-league level.
Jun 26, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Walker to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker has been stellar in Triple-A but has yet to translate his success into the majors. He holds a 7.50 ERA and 2.00 WHIP through six appearances out of the bullpen and will now head back to Syracuse in order to return to form. T.J. McFarland was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move to take Walker's place.
Jun 26, 2023
Back in action in bullpen
Walker (leg) made two relief appearances during the Mets' series in Philadelphia over the weekend, giving up four earned runs on two hits and three walks while recording just one out.
ANALYSIS
Before appearing in games Friday and Sunday, Walker had been day-to-day after exiting a relief outing Wednesday against the Astros when he took a comebacker off the leg. Walker had maintained a tidy 1.59 ERA through his first five appearances with the Mets, but he's now sitting on a 7.50 ERA after struggling mightily over the weekend.
Jun 21, 2023
Exits after comebacker to leg
Walker was removed from Wednesday's game against the Astros due to an apparent left leg injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker was struck by a Jeremy Pena comebacker while making a relief appearance in the bottom of the seventh inning Wednesday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. He had a noticeable limp as he made his way into the Mets' dugout but ultimately walked off under his own power. Consider him day-to-day for now.
Jun 10, 2023
Recalled by Mets
Walker was called up by the Mets on Saturday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker has spent two brief stints in the big-league bullpen, throwing a scoreless inning with a pair of walks against the Rays in mid-May in his lone appearance. He owns a 1.45 ERA in 18.2 innings of relief for Triple-A Syracuse. He'll take the roster spot which had belonged to Zack Muckenhirn, who was optioned to Syracuse in a corresponding move.
May 23, 2023
Optioned to Triple-A
Walker was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Walker was up as the 27th man during Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians but didn't make an appearance. He'll rejoin the Syracuse bullpen and hope for another chance soon in the big leagues.
May 21, 2023
Added as 27th player
Walker will act as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Walker will give the Mets an extra arm in the bullpen for the twin billing against Cleveland after Saturday's rainout. The left-hander has made one previous appearance with New York and he fired a scoreless inning despite two walks against the Rays.
May 19, 2023
Optioned to Syracuse
The Mets optioned Walker to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.
ANALYSIS
After throwing a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Rays, Walker will return to Triple-A as Carlos Carrasco (elbow) returns from the 15-day injured list. The 28-year-old southpaw holds an impressive 0.68 ERA and 0.92 WHIP through 13.1 frames in Triple-A and will likely be a top choice to return to the majors should New York's bullpen depth be tested later in the season.
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