Starting pitcher Taijuan Walker was nowhere to be seen during the Phillies’ 2023 postseason run, which ended one win short of the World Series.
The veteran right-hander compiled a 15-6 record with a 4.38 ERA in 31 starts during the regular season. Yet with Philadelphia driving toward a return to the Fall Classic, manager Rob Thomson opted not to use Walker.
That led the pitcher to drop a curious post on X (formerly Twitter), writing “Disrespect is at an all-time high.” That left fans pondering Walker’s status with the team.
