Walker faced a Blue Jays lineup similar to the one they are expected to roll out on opening day, including regulars Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Anthony Santander, George Springer, Andrés Giménez, and Alejandro Kirk.

There is enough evidence, even halfway through spring training, to suggest that Walker is a different pitcher from last year's poor version.

The Philadelphia Phillies have a once-unthinkable decision to make as their veteran pitcher turns heads in spring training.