Phillies in motion to welcome hurler Taijuan Walker back ahead of San Diego series

Taijuan Walker will make at least one more rehab start with triple-A Lehigh Valley before rejoining the rotation, Rob Thomson announced on Friday. Walker has been recovering from right shoulder soreness and has already made two rehab starts. Walker threw a bullpen on Friday afternoon with simulated hitters standing in. Thomson said he didn't know Walker's velocity topped out at 92.2 mph and averaged 87.2 mph between all six pitches.