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The Baltimore Orioles acquire former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher
Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Josh Walker was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles this afternoon from the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Phillies announced two day ago that they designated Walker for assignment after activating Jose Alvarado which led to him being placed on waivers.
Former Blue Jays pitcher Josh Walker claimed by the Orioles
The Orioles announced this afternoon that they have claimed Walker off waivers from Philadelphia and have already moved him him.
Walker has been optioned to the Orioles Triple-A affiliate team in Norfolk where he will begin his time with the franchise.
#orioles claimed LHP Josh Walker off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles' 40-man roster currently has 40 players.
The Orioles have claimed LHP Josh Walker off waivers from the Phillies and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Orioles have had quite the underwhelming season which means there is a good chance that Walker sees some time in the majors this once Baltimore clears up some space on their 40 man roster.
Walker is now on his third team on the 2025 season but has spent the majority of the year in Triple-A where he currently have a 5.00 ERA in 36 innings pitched between Buffalo and Lehigh Valley.
The Orioles are out of the playoffs which is why they might be the first team to give Walker a real shot in the majors since he has never lasted more than 14 games in the past.
The Blue Jays might end up facing their former pitcher later in the season if he ends up getting called up to the MLB before the end of the year.
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