Walker (2-6) struck out two and gave up nine hits, six earned runs and four walks over five innings in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Rangers.
Walker labored during his time on the mound, as he only managed to throw 58 of 107 pitches for strikes. The control issues led to another early exit for the 23-year-old right-hander who has failed to complete at least six innings in six of his last seven starts. He's also been particularly victimized by the long ball in his last pair of trips to the mound, giving up five home runs and 11 earned runs over that span. Walker has now dropped four straight decisions and will try to reverse the losing trend against the Indians next Wednesday.