When the dust settled on the 2022 season, the Phillies were left with a pretty clear picture of where they need to improve to make the final step from National League Champions to a party on Broad Street. This winter, the front office brought in Taijuan Walker to address one of those areas of improvement: The starting rotation.
The Phillies have signed RHP Taijuan Walker to a four-year contract, President of Baseball Operations David Dombrowski announced today. To make room for Walker on the 40-man roster, RHP Tayler Scott has been designated for assignment
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) December 16, 2022
Walker is no stranger to the National League East, as he’s coming from our friends up 95 in New York.