May 20, 2012

Walker out for season with torn labrum

Right-hander Tyler Walker announced that he is out for season because of a torn labrum. He will go to Alabama this week to see Dr. James Andrews and get a second opinion.

Walker closing in on return to bullpen

The Nationals have decided that they will activate reliever Tyler Walker after the All-Star break. He is on the disabled because of shoulder soreness and was eligible to be activated Wednesday.

Walker hopes to play catch next week

Nationals reliever Tyler Walker, on the disabled list with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder, is hoping to start playing catch sometime next week.