Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said after Saturday's game that pitching prospect Taijuan Walker will likely be recalled to start Monday's game against the Astros, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
The signs pointed to Walker getting the call after Erasmo Ramirez was removed from the rotation and sent to the minors a day after Walker tossed a complete-game shutout with Triple-A Tacoma. He owns a 4.11 ERA and 20:10 K:BB ratio in 30 2/3 innings with Tacoma in six starts after dealing with shoulder issues over the course of the first half of the season.