Mariners young pitching prospect Taijuan Walker toed the bump for the final time Monday night at home against the Astros. Walker went five strong innings and ended up taking a no-decision on the night.

Walker threw 84 pitches on the outing as he gave up two earned runs on five hits and a walk over his five frames. He managed eight strikeouts, but was denied of the win when Danny Farquhar blew the save in the ninth. Walker lowered his ERA to 3.60.

The 21-year-old Walker was given three starts for Seattle and will head into spring training next year looking to win a rotation spot after a solid showing. He gave up six earned runs over 15 innings with 12 strikeouts and a 1.00 WHIP. Walker started this season as the No. 5 prospect in all of baseball, according to MLB.com.