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Matthew Roberson

‘Minor’ bulging disc may keep Taijuan Walker from next start

ATLANTA — Mets right-handed pitcher Taijuan Walker, last seen throwing just two innings on Tuesday night before leaving with back spasms, took some time out of his treatment to explain how he’s feeling.

“A lot better than expected,” he reported. “Tuesday, I would say, was a lot, a lot of pain. One of the worst pains I’ve ever felt. So with where I’m at today, I’m a little shocked.”

Walker said his MRI revealed a bulge in one of his discs that he immediately declared “minor” and “nothing too concerning.”

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