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Houston Astros 'optimistic' first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day
The Houston Astros are “optimistic” that first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day in his recovery from a sore oblique muscle, manager Joe Espada said Sunday. Walker, the Astros’ main free-agent acquisition this winter,
Christian Walker Should Be "Fine" For Opening Day
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) is expected to return to spring training games this week and should be "fine" for Opening Day. Earlier in camp, Walker suffered an oblique injury but appears to be nearing a return.
Astros' Christian Walker: Closing in on return
Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Walker (oblique) is scheduled to return to spring games next weekend and should be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Walker has been rehabbing from a sore left oblique that developed in early March.
Projected Astros lineup if Christian Walker oblique injury lingers past Opening Day
The Houston Astros had an eventful offseason to say the least The team watched as long-time third baseman Alex Bregman left in free agency for the Boston Red So
Houston Astros Eye Return Date for Star Slugger, Confident He'll Make Opening Day
If the Houston Astros are going to contend in 2025, they're going to need Christian Walker to maintain his elite numbers at the plate while also providing the G
Astros' Christian Walker: Hits in batting cage
Walker (oblique) hit in the batting cage Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Astros first baseman Christian Walker hopeful oblique injury doesn't compare to the one from 2024
Christian Walker missed a month of last season with a left oblique injury. Now, the Astros first baseman felt tightness in the same area at spring training.
With Christian Walker’s status uncertain, could Cam Smith crack Astros’ Opening Day roster?
Owner Jim Crane commented that Smith “could make the ballclub this year at some point." That point could come sooner than expected.
Astros' Christian Walker shares truthful reaction to oblique injury
Astros newest slugger Christian Walker shared a truthful reaction to his oblique injury and how it compares to last season.
Astros 'Optimistic' $60 Million Star Will Be Ready For Opening Day
The Houston Astros have been without first baseman Christian Walker for a while now, but manager Joe Espada is optimistic he'll be healthy for opening day.
Zach Dezenzo and Cam Smith need everyday at-bats. When will they get them in the majors?
Dezenzo and Smith are putting up strong numbers in spring training, but Joe Espada doesn't want to put young players in ...
Astros first baseman Christian Walker’s MRI shows no sign of strain in his oblique
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him this ...
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New Astros 1B Walker (sore left oblique) sent to Houston for MRI
Astros first baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the lineup prior to Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals with left ...
Houston Astros Gold Glove First Baseman Voted as Underrated by His Peers
The Houston Astros made a splash when they signed Christian Walker this offseason to a three-year contract. Despite that, he is still seen as underrated. MLB.c ...