The Mets could have obtained excellent news on Taijuan Walker, nevertheless it gained’t assist them this weekend in Philadelphia.
Supervisor Buck Showalter instructed reporters on Saturday that Walker is not going to make his scheduled start on Sunday against the Phillies, forcing the Mets to dip additional into their beginning pitching depth. Showalter mentioned Walker might return as early as Tuesday.
They have been already reaching for starters in Saturday’s doubleheader, utilizing lengthy man Trevor Williams and David Peterson, and now they’re anticipated to name up prospect Jose Butto to start the collection finale.
Walker lasted solely two innings in his start Tuesday against the Braves attributable to a back harm that has since been decided to be a bulging disc. Carlos Carrasco lately went on the Injured Checklist with a low-grade left indirect pressure after he left his start on Monday early.
Butto, 24, has a 4.12 ERA between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Syracuse this yr and has struck out 111 batters in 98.1 innings.
Showalter mentioned Walker is doing properly and an IL journey gained’t be wanted.
