Collette Calls: Walker in Memphis; Does He Have a Prayer There?
Jordan Walker put on his blue suede shoes and boarded a plane to Memphis on Tuesday as the Cardinals once again sent him back to Triple-A. Walker was sent to Memphis on April 23rd of last year despite hitting .274/.321/.397 (but with an impatient approach) in a clear manipulation of service time. The demotion he received on April 24th of this season comes as he was walking more often, but a .155/.239/.259 line with zero homers in 67 plate appearances was the reason behind the move this time around. Walker was the 27th outfielder taken across the 228 RotoWire Online Championships this spring, with an ADP of 113, a minimum of 73 and a maximum of 216. Walker is not alone in his struggles this season, with several high profile names off to tough starts, but Walker's struggles are notable given he looked much better after his demotion last year, hitting .277/.346/.455 the rest of the season with a more disciplined approach.
