Mariners' Taijuan Walker: Throws bullpen Tuesday

Walker (foot) threw a 40-pitch bullpen Tuesday in anticipation for his start Thursday against the Orioles, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Analysis:

Walker is expected to get the start Thursday after being diagnosed with tendinitis in his right foot one week ago. He was subsequently scratched from his scheduled start Friday, but avoided the DL and is in line to take the hill against Baltimore. The 23-year-old has posted a 3.45 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP during 75.2 innings on the mound this season.