Brandon Walter

Brandon Walter

28-Year-Old PitcherRP
Houston Astros AAA
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 2/1/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Walter has a spot on the 40-man roster and will compete as a backend starter during spring training. Beyond Lucas Giolito and Brayan Bello, Walter's name can be thrown into the mix with Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock and Nick Pivetta. The 27-year-old lefty had a rocky first half, which included a 6.26 ERA over 23 innings mid-summer for Boston. He wasn't much better before that at Triple-A Worcester; however, the right-hander thrived during the second half upon his return to Triple-A (1.48 ERA over 30 innings). He attributed his success to pounding the strike zone. That's what he did during a breakout 2021 campaign to put himself on the prospect radar. The organization will probably want Walter to build off the second-half success and begin 2024 at Worcester. If he's to break camp with Boston, it will be likely be as a multi-inning relief arm. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a minor-league contract with the Astros in August of 2024.
Catches on with Houston
PHouston Astros  AAA
Shoulder
August 16, 2024
The Astros signed Walter (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Walter has been sidelined all season with a shoulder issue and was released by the Red Sox earlier this week. The 27-year-old southpaw will report to Triple-A Sugar Land and will go on the 7-day injured list. It's unclear whether he's on track to pitch at any point in 2024.
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2023
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-8%
BAA vs RHP
2024
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2023
 
 
-8%
BAA vs RHP
2022
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2022vs Left .350 21 5 0 7 3 0 0
Since 2022vs Right .321 85 11 7 25 4 0 3
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .350 21 5 0 7 3 0 0
2023vs Right .321 85 11 7 25 4 0 3
2022vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-59%
ERA at Home
2024
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2023
 
 
-59%
ERA at Home
2022
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2022Home 3.48 1.35 10.1 0 0 1 5.2 3.5 0.0
Since 2022Away 8.53 1.97 12.2 0 0 0 7.1 2.1 2.1
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home 3.48 1.35 10.1 0 0 1 5.2 3.5 0.0
2023Away 8.53 1.97 12.2 0 0 0 7.1 2.1 2.1
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Walter began 2022 at Double-A Portland and was promoted to Triple-A Worcester after he posted a 2.88 ERA with 68 strikeouts across 50 innings, but he made only two starts for Worcester before he was lost for the season with a neck strain. The left-hander was added to the Red Sox's 40-man roster in November to protect him from being selected during the Rule 5 draft, which clearly indicates how he's valued by the organization. Boston's rotation has more question marks than locks, which should provide Walter the chance to make his big-league debut in 2023. However, he's likely to open the campaign at Triple-A and may need to pitch well there to receive that opportunity.
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Becomes free agent
PFree Agent  AAA
Shoulder
August 2, 2024
The Red Sox released Walter (shoulder) on Friday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
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Removed from 40-man roster
PBoston Red Sox  AAA
Shoulder
July 30, 2024
The Red Sox designated Walter (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.
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Shifts to Triple-A's 60-day IL
PBoston Red Sox  AAA
Shoulder
May 9, 2024
Triple-A Worcester transferred Walter (shoulder) from its 7-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.
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Shut down with shoulder strain
PBoston Red Sox  AAA
Shoulder
March 27, 2024
Walter will begin the season on Triple-A Worcester's 7-day injured list due to a strained left shoulder, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
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Cut from MLB camp
PBoston Red Sox  AAA
March 6, 2024
The Red Sox optioned Walter to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
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