Taijuan Walker Granted Release by Angels After Triggering Opt-Out Clause
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Steve Adams
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Summary
Veteran right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker, 33, has been granted his release by the Los Angeles Angels after triggering an opt-out clause in his minor league contract. Walker had signed with the Angels just a few weeks prior. His release follows a difficult stint with the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this season, where he posted a 9.13 ERA over 22 2/3 innings, allowing 25 runs (23 earned) on 36 hits and 11 walks with 17 strikeouts.
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Walker, who signed a minor league deal with the Angels a few weeks ago, had an opt-out in that deal, which he triggered.
Walker, 33, was released by the Phillies earlier this season after being shelled for 25 runs (23 earned) on 36 hits and 11 walks with 17 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings.
The resulting 9.13 ERA put an end to a disappointing stint with the Phillies.
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