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    Mariners Shelve Taijuan Walker For 5-7 Days

    SPNW StaffBy SPNW StaffFebruary 28, 20144 Comments1 Min Read
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    Even though the Mariners won their Cactus League opener Thursday, spring training is off to a rocky start. Gifted RHP Taijuan Walker, expected to be a major part of the rotation this season, has been shut down for five to seven days with inflammation in his right shoulder, the club said Friday.

    Walker underwent an examination Thursday by Dr. Ed Khalfayan at the Kerlan Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. It’s expected that Walker will resume his regular throwing program after taking anti-inflammatory medication for a week.

    While there is no reason to think Walker’s situation is serious, he was already behind schedule this spring. He may not be ready to join the rotation by Opening Day.

    Walker made his major league debut Aug. 30, 2013 at 21 and recorded a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros. He allowed two hits in five innings. Walker made two more starts, taking no-decisions in a 6-4 win over Kansas City and in a 6-4 loss to the Astros.

    In 15 innings, Walker was 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA. He allowed 11 hits and seven earned runs with 12 strikeouts and four walks.

     

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    4 Comments

    1. 1coolguy on February 28, 2014 1:42 pm

      And so it goes for the M’s………………..

    2. RadioGuy on February 28, 2014 4:59 pm

      Not at all good news for the M’s but if something like this had to happen, it’s better to have happened in February than June or July. Shutting down Walker when the games don’t count makes perfect sense.

    3. jafabian on February 28, 2014 6:57 pm

      Here comes Safeco Joe!

      • Edgar Martinez on February 28, 2014 7:01 pm

        I say NO! He sucked everywhere last year.

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