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P.J. Walters | Starting Pitcher

Team: Minnesota Twins
Age / DOB:  (28) / 3/12/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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P.J. Walters allowed two runs -- one earned -- in 7 1/3 innings on Tuesday but took a no-decision against the Phillies.
Walters left with the lead but reliever Brian Duensing allowed an inherited run to score, denying Walters a chance for his third win of the season. The right-hander has been a pleasant surprise for the Twins in his four starts this year, going 2-1 with a 2.49 ERA. He can still be ignored outside of AL-only leagues, though. He'll next start Sunday against the Tigers. Jun 11 - 10:46 PM

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P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters allowed three runs -- none earned -- over six innings but took the loss against the Royals on Wednesday.

Walters had won his previous two starts before taking the loss on Wednesday, despite the fact that Wednesday's start was possibly the best of the three. The right-hander scattered seven hits and three walks over his six innings, and he now owns a 3.00 ERA in 18 innings. Assuming he stays in the rotation, his next start will come Tuesday against the Phillies.
Jun 5 - 11:37 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters held the Tigers to two runs over seven innings Saturday in a 3-2 Twins victory.

The Twins had a 3-0 lead after the top of the first inning so Walters simply pounded the strike zone, allowing eight hits but issuing only one walk against the dangerous Tigers attack. Walters had some solid numbers at Triple-A Rochester and should get some more looks in Minnesota, but he's never going to be a good fantasy option. The Twins' losing streak is over at 10 games.
May 25 - 7:01 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters will start against the Tigers on Saturday.

That was the assumption already, but it's now official. Walters had a solid 3.31 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings this season with Triple-A Rochester, but he can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter
May 24 - 5:01 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

Twins purchased the contract of RHP P.J. Walters from Triple-A Rochester.

That means we'll have to wait a little longer for Kyle Gibson to arrive. Walters and Samuel Deduno will join the rotation this weekend, taking the spots vacated by Vance Worley and Pedro Hernandez. He's put up a 3.31 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 54 1/3 innings this season at Rochester.
May 23 - 10:37 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

Twins re-signed RHP P.J. Walters to a minor league contract.

He'll receive an invite to spring training. Walters posted a 5.69 ERA and 42/22 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings -- 12 starts -- with the Twins this season. He's likely to begin next year at Triple-A.
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 06:25:00 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters has elected free agency.

Walters refused an outright assignment and will attempt to continue his career elsewhere. The 27-year-old posted a 5.69 ERA and 42/22 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings (12 starts) with the Twins this season.
Sat, Oct 27, 2012 10:58:00 AM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

Twins sent RHP P.J. Walters outright to Triple-A Rochester.

The Twins cut six players from their 40-man roster on Wednesday and none were all that surprising. Walters, 27, had a 5.69 ERA and 42/22 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings over 12 starts with the big club this year.
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 03:51:00 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters pitched well in a loss to the Tigers on Saturday, yielding just two runs on four hits over five innings.

Walters racked up five strikeouts while issuing only one walk. All of the damage came in the second inning, when Prince Fielder blasted a solo homer and Jhonny Peralta added an RBI double. Walters will finish the season with a 2-5 record, 5.69 ERA and 42/22 K/BB ratio in 61 2/3 innings of work.
Sat, Sep 29, 2012 07:47:00 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters turned in a decent effort in a no-decision against the Indians on Tuesday, surrendering four runs (two earned) on eight hits over five-plus innings.

Walters fanned three and issued one free pass. He carried a 3-2 lead into the sixth inning, when a pair of unearned runs put him on the hook for the loss. The right-hander has struggled to find any sort of consistency through his first nine starts with Minnesota and will carry an unimpressive 2-4 record and 6.39 ERA into Sunday’s start against the Tigers in Detroit.
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 11:08:00 PM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters is likely to start Wednesday against the White Sox.

Walters was activated from the DL Saturday after missing two and a half months with shoulder issues. The Twins could use a seven-man rotation down the stretch, with Esmerling Vasquez also getting a shot. "This is the one opportunity where you could possibly go to a six-man or even seven-man [rotation] if you deemed it necessary," general manager Terry Ryan said. "We're bringing up two starting pitchers, Vasquez and Walters, and we're certainly interested in how they responded."
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 09:09:00 AM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

Twins activated RHP P.J. Walters from the 60-day disabled list.

Walters, out since June 14, was cleared to return after making six rehab appearances. He could be an option for the Twins' rotation, but is doubtful to hold any fantasy value.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 11:59:00 AM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters (shoulder) will resume his rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Rochester.

Walters has been shut down since experiencing a setback in early July. He's not eligible to return until mid-August and might not be ready by that time, anyway. It's no given that he'll rejoin the Twins' rotation when healthy.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 09:25:00 AM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

P.J. Walters (shoulder) hopes to resume throwing from a mound next week.

Walters recently resumed playing catch after suffering a setback with his shoulder earlier this month. He won't be eligible to return until mid-August after recently being moved to the 60-day disabled list.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 09:47:00 AM
P.J. Walters - S - Twins

Twins transferred RHP P.J. Walters from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Walters won't be eligible to return until mid-August now. He hasn't appeared in a rehab game since July 6, when he suffered a setback with his shoulder.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 08:24:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Joe Mauer
2Chris Herrmann
1B1Justin Morneau
2Chris Colabello
2B1Brian Dozier
2Jamey Carroll
SS1Pedro Florimon Jr.
2Eduardo Escobar
3B1Trevor Plouffe
LF1Josh Willingham
2Wilkin Ramirez
CF1Aaron Hicks
2Darin Mastroianni
RF1Oswaldo Arcia
2Chris Parmelee
DH1Ryan Doumit
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Scott Diamond
2Kevin Correia
3Mike Pelfrey
4Samuel Deduno
5P.J. Walters
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Glen Perkins
2Jared Burton
3Josh Roenicke
4Casey Fien
5Brian Duensing
6Anthony Swarzak
7Ryan Pressly
8Tim Wood
9Caleb Thielbar