The Milwaukee Brewers selected Walters in the third round,with the 90th overall selection,in the 2015 MLB draft.[2] He signed with the Brewers,and spent his first pro season with the rookie–level Arizona League Brewers,logging a 4.15 ERA in 11 games. Walters split the 2016 season between the AZL Brewers and the rookie–level Helena Brewers. In 14 games (9 starts),he accumulated a 5.35 ERA with 48 strikeouts in 38+2⁄3 innings pitched.[3]
Walters missed the entirety of the 2017 season with a right elbow strain. He elected to undergo Tommy John surgery in September 2017, and missed the entire 2018 season as a result.[4] He returned to action in 2019 with the rookie–level Rocky Mountain Vibes, starting 13 contests and posting a 3.40 ERA with 46 strikeouts in 50+1⁄3 innings pitched.[5] Walters did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
He spent the 2021 season with the High–A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, making 43 appearances and logging a 4.33 ERA with 82 strikeouts and 2 saves in 60+1⁄3 innings of work.[7] Walters began the 2022 season with the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, making 42 appearances and recording a 4.60 ERA with 66 strikeouts in 47.0 innings pitched. He was then promoted to the Triple–A Nashville Sounds, where he made two scoreless appearances.[8]
Los Angeles Angels
On September 4, 2022, Walters was traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[9] The Angels subsequently added him to their 40-man roster and optioned him to the Salt Lake Bees of the Triple-APacific Coast League.[10] After seven relief appearances for Salt Lake, Walters was promoted to the major leagues for the first time on September 29.[11] Walters made his major league debut on October 5, pitching against the Oakland Athletics.[12]
On November 15, 2022, Walters was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non–tendered and became a free agent. He re-signed with the Angels on a minor league deal on December 14, 2022. [13] Walters was released by the Angels on March 24, 2023.[14]
Chicago White Sox
On April 19, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox organization.[15] In 27 games split between the Double–A Birmingham Barons and Triple–A Charlotte Knights, he struggled to a cumulative 9.64 ERA with 44 strikeouts and 3 saves in 28.0 innings of work. On July 13, Walters was released by Chicago.[16]
Washington Nationals
On July 21, 2023, Walters signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals.[17] In 10 games for the Double–A Harrisburg Senators, he struggled to a 6.08 ERA with 14 strikeouts and 3 saves across 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. Walters elected free agency following the season on November 6.[18]
On December 19, 2023, Walters re–signed with the Nationals organization on a new minor league contract.[19] He split the 2024 season between the Single-A Fredericksburg Nationals, Harrisburg, and the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings. In 26 appearances split between the three affiliates, Walters posted a cumulative 2.43 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 4 saves across 33+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[20]
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