Phillies acquire LHP Josh Walker from Blue Jays

Field Level Media|published: 05/29/2025, 11:02pm EDT

Apr 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Josh Walker (21) delivers a pitch during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Left-hander Josh Walker, designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies in a cash deal on Thursday.

Philadelphia optioned Walker to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Walker, 30, made three relief appearances for Toronto earlier this season, receiving no decisions while allowing four runs in five innings.

Walker also had major league stints with the New York Mets each of the past two years. He went 0-1 with a 8.10 ERA in 14 outings (10 innings) in 2023, then finished 0-0 with a 5.11 ERA in 10 appearances (12 1/3 innings) in 2024.

Overall, in 27 major league outings, Walker is 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA. He has 31 strikeouts and 14 walks in 27 1/3 innings.

--Field Level Media