Marcus Walden

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56+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox

In December 2016, Walden signed with the Boston Red Sox. [9] He pitched for the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox during the 2017 season, pitching 105+2⁄3 innings in 29 games (15 starts) with a 10–6 record, 3.92 ERA, and 1.306 WHIP while recording 86 strikeouts and 36 walks.

After pitching effectively during spring training, Walden was named to the Opening Day 25-man roster for the 2018 Boston Red Sox, expected to be the long reliever for rookie manager Alex Cora. [10] [11] Walden made his major league debut on April 1, pitching 1+1⁄3 innings of relief against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up no runs and one hit while facing five batters. [12] On April 14, he earned his first save, pitching three innings of relief in a 10–3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. [13] He was sent down to the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox before the end of the month, was recalled very briefly in early May, and then spent the remainder of the season in the minors. With Boston, he appeared in a total of eight games with a 0–0 record and one save, while recording a 3.68 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 14+2⁄3 innings. [14]

In 2019, Walden was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket prior to Opening Day. [15] He was called up on April 6, when Brian Johnson was placed on the injured list, [16] and recorded his first MLB win the next day, pitching two innings of scoreless relief in a 1–0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. [17] He was optioned back to Pawtucket effective on April 16, [16] then recalled to Boston on April 19. [18] Overall with the 2019 Red Sox, Walden appeared in 70 games, compiling a 9–2 record with 3.81 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 78 innings.

In 2020, Walden was on Boston's active roster at the delayed start of the season. [19] He was optioned to the team's alternate training site on August 19, [20] and recalled on September 3. [21] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Walden appeared in 15 games, all in relief, compiling an 0–2 record with 9.45 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 13+1⁄3 innings pitched. [22]

On February 24, 2021, Walden was designated for assignment by the Red Sox after the signing of Marwin González was made official. [23] On March 1, Walden was outrighted to Triple-A and invited to spring training as a non-roster invitee. [24] In 27 appearances for the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, Walden recorded a 5–3 record with a 4.01 ERA and 40 strikeouts. On August 7, 2021, Walden was released by the Red Sox. [25]

Chicago Cubs

On August 19, 2021, Walden signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs. [26]

Gastonia Honey Hunters

On April 20, 2022, Walden signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [27]

Milwaukee Brewers

On June 23, 2022, Walden signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. He made 16 appearances (9 starts) for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds, logging an 0–3 record and 4.53 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 59.2 innings pitched. Walden was released by the Brewers organization on December 16.

Gastonia Honey Hunters (second stint)

On April 28, 2023, Walden signed with the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [28] He made 4 starts for Gastonia, logging a 2-1 record and 2.70 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 20.0 innings pitched.

Seattle Mariners

On May 22, 2023, Walden signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. [29] He elected free agency on November 6. [30]

Personal life

Walden and his wife, Nichole, have two daughters, Sutton and Palmer. [31] Walden and two business partners opened the DIB Baseball Academy in Fresno in 2015. [32]

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Marcus Walden
Marcus Walden (48342028062) (cropped).jpg
Walden with the Boston Red Sox in 2019
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1988-09-13) September 13, 1988 (age 35)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 1, 2018, for the Boston Red Sox