"Walton, 31, was added to the Philly roster a few weeks ago when both Trea Turner and hit the IL. He was hitting .339/.413/.424 for the IronPigs at the time. He lasted a little over two weeks on the big league roster but got into just two games. He went one for eight with a single and a sacrifice bunt in nine plate appearances."
"Combined with his time as a Mariner and a Giant, he has now appeared in 72 big league games with a .172/.223/.298 slash line in 214 plate appearances. He has performed far better on the farm, with a .282/.369/.432 line and 111 wRC+ dating back to the start of 2021. He provides defensive versatility, with experience at all four infield spots and left field. But the lack of major league success and his out-of-options status make it hard for him to keep a roster spot for long."
Donovan Walton cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after being designated for assignment when Edmundo Sosa was reinstated from the injured list. Walton, 31, joined the Phillies' roster a few weeks earlier when Trea Turner went on the injured list and was hitting .339/.413/.424 for Lehigh Valley. He appeared in two major-league games, going one for eight with a single and a sacrifice bunt in nine plate appearances. In 72 big-league games across three organizations he owns a .172/.223/.298 slash line in 214 plate appearances. He has a .282/.369/.432 line and 111 wRC+ in the minors since 2021. Walton offers defensive versatility across all four infield spots and left field. He can refuse the outright assignment and elect free agency, but accepting preserves postseason eligibility with Philadelphia; Lehigh Valley's season is over so reporting would not be required.
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