The Astros signed Walter (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder issue and was released by the Red Sox earlier this week. It's not clear what his current health status is, but the Astros have added the 27-year-old southpaw as a depth piece.
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Brandon Walter: Becomes free agenet
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The Red Sox released Walter (shoulder) on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Walter has been on Triple-A Worcester's 60-day injured list since May 9 due to a left shoulder strain. He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Tuesday, and rather than stay in the organization, the 27-year-old left-hander will opt for free agency. Walter made nine appearances for Boston in 2023, posting a 6.26 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 23 innings.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Red Sox designated Walter (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for trade-deadline acquisition Lucas Sims. Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in early March. Assuming he clears waivers, Walter will remain on Triple-A Worcester's 60-day injured list.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Shifts to Triple-A's 60-day IL
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Triple-A Worcester transferred Walter (shoulder) from its 7-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
Walter possesses a spot on the Red Sox's 40-man roster, but he's currently residing on the Triple-A club's IL since he was optioned to the affiliate in early March. He strained his left shoulder toward the end of camp and has yet to pitch for Worcester. His season debut now doesn't appear as though it'll come until at least June as a result of his move to the 60-day IL.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Shut down with shoulder strain
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Walter will begin the season on the injured list due to a strained left shoulder, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Walter will remain in Fort Myers for extended spring training as he works his way back from his injury. The 27-year-old southpaw will head to Triple-A Worcester once he's healthy and could contribute out of the Red Sox's bullpen at some point in 2024.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Cut from MLB camp
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The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Walter has had a good spring, yielding just one run with a 4:1 K:BB over 4.2 innings. The Red Sox don't have room for him in the rotation or bullpen, though, so he'll begin the season at Worcester, where he'll likely serve as a starter.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Impresses Tuesday
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Walter struck out two over two hitless and scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring game against St. Louis.
Walter was impressive in his Grapefruit League debut, getting all six batters out, with one ball leaving the infield. He followed starter Kutter Crawford, pitching the third and fourth innings. The left-handed Walter had a rough introduction to the majors in 2023, charged with 16 earned runs on 32 hits and seven walks over 23 innings. That experience shaped his offseason preparations, per Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe. "I was able to reflect on it and see why I wasn't successful," Walter said. "I'm so used to being successful in the minor leagues. Making adjustments on the fly is something I need to improve on. I focused on attacking with all my pitches and throwing strikes. I was too consumed with velocity instead of doing what I do best." The 27-year-old Walter is expected to be part of the rotation at Triple-A Worcester to open the 2024 season.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Optioned to Triple-A
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Walter was optioned Friday to Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Walter worked three scoreless innings of relief Thursday against the Yankees and wasn't going to be available for the next few days. Chris Murphy will fill the vacant spot in Boston's bullpen ahead of Friday night's series opener in Toronto.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Recalled from Worcester
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Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Walter is replacing Kenley Jansen, who landed on the COVID-19-related injured list Wednesday after testing positive for the virus. Walter, 27, has allowed 17 runs -- 16 earned -- on 30 hits and seven walks in 20 major-league innings this season.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Sent back to Triple-A
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Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday.
Walter's latest big-league stint lasted seven days. It won't be one he remembers fondly, as he gave up 11 runs in 5.1 innings of work across a pair of relief appearances. Zack Weiss was called up to take his place on the roster.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Recalled from Worcester
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Boston recalled Walter from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Enmanuel Valdez is the other September call-up for the Red Sox. The 26-year-old Walter holds a 3.07 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 9:4 K:BB through 14.2 relief innings in the majors this season.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Sent packing to Triple-A
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Walter was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Walter was just recalled Wednesday and didn't make an appearance in his most recent stint in the majors. He's making room for the return of Chris Sale (shoulder) from the injured list.
Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Walter has collected a 3.07 ERA over 14.2 innings covering six appearances for the Red Sox this season. The left-hander will give the club an option to eat some innings out of the bullpen.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Demoted to Triple-A
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The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
After being called up from Worcester on July 4, Walter worked exclusively as a reliever for Boston, covering eight innings over five appearances while allowing three runs (two earned) on 11 hits and one walk. He'll likely get stretched back out and transition into a starting role as he returns to Worcester.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Added to roster
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Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
Walter pitched well in his major-league debut last month and now is back presumably to provide some length in the bullpen. He could be needed Tuesday against the Rangers with the Red Sox using an opening pitcher (Brennan Bernardino) in what's expected to be a bullpen day.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Could return to Boston
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Walter is a candidate to be added to Boston's active roster this week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
The Red Sox have a rotation crunch this coming week after Garrett Whitlock left Sunday's start with elbow tightness. That injury along with the expected paternity leave of James Paxton could result in Walter returning to the majors. The left-hander made a spot start for Boston on June 22 and most recently pitched two innings June 30 for Triple-A Worcester.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Immediately after making his MLB debut Thursday, the 26-year-old lefty will return to the minors. Walter gave up three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out two batters across 6.2 innings out of the bullpen. Chris Murphy will come up from Worcester to take Walter's spot on the roster.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Called up for MLB debut
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Walter was recalled from Triple-A Worcester prior to serving as the primary pitcher Thursday against the Twins, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
The 26-year-old lefty is in line for his big-league debut and is scheduled to follow opener Justin Garza. Walter hasn't lived up to expectations this season at Triple-A (6.28 ERA, 1.65 WHIP), but he has been solid in his two most recent starts, in which he walked two and struck out 13 over 10.1 innings.
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Red Sox's Brandon Walter: Making MLB debut Thursday
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Walter will be promoted from Triple-A Worcester and appear in Thursday's game against Minnesota, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
It's unclear whether or not Walter will be granted the start Thursday or follow behind an opener, but either scenario will allow for the 26-year-old lefty to make his first appearance in a major-league game. Walter has been rather unspectacular in Worcester this season, recording a 6.28 ERA and 1.67 WHIP through 61.2 innings.
