The Phillies have a glut of starting pitching and a dearth of relief. Mick Abel will fill Walker’s starting spot Thursday in Toronto. The Phillies have four capable starters, plus the injured Aaron Nola, plus Abel, plus Andrew Painter once July arrives. That leaves no room for Walker.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker is being shifted from the starting rotation to the bullpen as the team retools its pitching staff.

The Phillies intend to recall Mick Abel to start Thursday against the Blue Jays. Bryce Harper is also expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday.

Yankees add bullpen depth for important Dodgers game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a move to bolster their bullpen after a taxing loss on Saturday night, the New York Yankees have recalled veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the YES Network's Jacke Curry reported.