The Phillies revealed that veteran infielder Neil Walker, whom they designated for project last Friday, has elected free firm after clearing waivers. Philadelphia also reinstated Scott Kingery from the injured list and optioned lefty Ranger Suarez to the alternate training website.
Walker, 35, struggled to a. 231/.244/.308 slash through 18 games and 41 plate appearances prior to being designated on Friday. The Phils decided to switch him out for fellow infielder Ronald Torreyes, who offers them an alternative at shortstop– a position not in Walkers repertoire– and to provide better overall glovework at other areas around the infield.
Walker wasnt especially sharp with the Phillies, he notched a solid.261/.344/.395 batting line with the Marlins simply last year. If he does lock on with a new club by tomorrow, he d still be eligible for his brand-new clubs postseason lineup.
