Walker struck out seven batters across three relief innings on Wednesday. “He’s been great for us all year, and it’s just good to see him throw in ball games," Trea Turner said.

That changed in his first relief appearance of 2025, where Walker threw three shutout innings, striking out seven Tampa Bay Rays hitters and securing his first career save in the 7-0 win. After the game, Walker spoke with NBC Sports Philadelphia about the experience and how it differs from his time in the starting rotation.

Between injuries and inconsistent pitching, Taijuan Walker has struggled mightily as the third consistent starter they could count on alongside Zack Wheeler and