Taijuan Walker struggled early in Milwaukee's opener, exiting after four innings with five runs allowed as the Brewers jumped to a big early lead before Philadelphia fought back. Walker's spotty outing underscored the Brewers' offense, while the Phillies leaned on bullpen depth to salvage the game.

Walker is cited as part of the Phillies’ pitching context, highlighting the contrast with Misiorowski and shaping Milwaukee’s approach to preserving the rookie’s workload while Philly crawls in the race.

Walker anchors PHI’s rotation in the Brewers-Phillies clash, presenting a steady DFS floor with upside depending on matchup dynamics and PHI's offensive support. His start could anchor a balanced stack or a fade depending on ownership.

Walker is referenced as the opposing pitcher for Yelich’s matchup, with the note that Walker’s HR/9 rate against RH hitters is relevant. His recent splits and power-handling influence prop angles, especially for Yelich and potential Brewers stacks, making him a focal point for evaluating RH homer bets.

Walker returned to the rotation with solid results (3.61 ERA, 27:10 K:BB) and a chance at decision-enhancing starts against MIL and MIA. His experience and steady strikeout presence give him deeper-format appeal, especially if his arsenal continually plays up in September.