Angels Reportedly Sign Former All-Star Pitcher Walker to Minor League Deal

Multiple media outlets, including mlb.com, are reporting that the Los Angeles Angels have inked right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract.

Philadelphia released Walker during the current season.

The one-time All-Star pitcher experienced difficulties during his tenure in Philadelphia. Following his signing of a four-year contract worth $72 million with the Phillies in 2023, Walker posted a 5.12 ERA over more than three seasons with the club.

During 2026, he appeared in five games and compiled a 9.13 ERA over 22 2/3 innings pitched.

The 33-year-old pitcher holds a career ERA of 4.27 across 256 games with 234 starts, having played for multiple organizations including the Seattle Mariners (2013-16, 2020), Arizona Diamondbacks (2017-19), Toronto Blue Jays (2020), New York Mets (2021-22), and Phillies.