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Walker, 35, shared the news on his personal Twitter account on Tuesday evening. The infielder wraps up his 12-year major league career having batted .267/.338/.426 with 1,224 hits -- including 149 home runs -- in 1,306 total games between the Pirates, Mets, Phillies, Yankees, Marlins, and Brewers.

Walker cleared waivers after being designated for assignment late last week. The 35-year-old went 9-for-39 (.231) with three doubles and three RBI over 18 games with the Phillies this season.

Walker has managed just a .552 OPS in 18 games this season and it has cost him a spot on the roster. Ronald Torreyes will take his spot.

Walker was the only player on either the Phillies or Nationals to have multiple hits in the 3-0 game. The veteran infielder came into this one with just five hits and one RBI in 26 at-bats this season. He was playing first base tonight to give Rhys Hoskins a day off.

This looks to be a routine day of rest for the hot-hitting slugger. Neil Walker will start at first base and bat eighth against Nats right-hander Max Scherzer, with Bryce Harper taking a turn at DH and hitting third.

Segura tweaked his hamstring while running down the first base line in the bottom of the seventh inning, with Neil Walker ultimately replacing him. There should be more on Segura’s status come Monday.

It’s the first day off of the season for Hoskins, who stands 8-for-42 (.190) with zero home runs and one RBI. Neil Walker will play first base on Thursday, with Alec Bohm making his major league debut at third.

He’ll be back in there for the nightcap. Andrew McCutchen and Scott Kingery are also sitting out the first game. The Phils have Andrew Knapp catching, Roman Quinn in center field, Adam Haseley in left and Neil Walker at second base.

Kingery said he battled some shortness of breath. He felt better once the season began but feels the pause in the Phillies’ schedule set him back. Kingery -- who is just 2-for-24 to start the season -- is getting a day off Friday. Neil Walker is at second base.

It’s just a day off for the veteran outfielder. Jay Bruce will play left field and Neil Walker will be the designated hitter. The Phils are also going with Adam Haseley in center fielder (and in the leadoff spot) over Roman Quinn.