Astros, Christian Walker

Christian Walker Not Swinging Yet
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) has yet to resume swinging a bat at camp but will take infield on Tuesday. Walker suffered a minor left-oblique injury and is being eased back into baseball activities.
Astros' Christian Walker: Taking infield but not swinging bat
Walker injured his left oblique a little less than a week ago, but an MRI didn't show a strain and he's easing back into baseball activities. It's not clear when he might be ready to swing a bat and play in games, but he should be able to avoid a stint on the injured list if he can avoid a setback.
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.
Astros relieved by MRI results on Walker's sore left oblique
The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, manager Joe Espada said Friday. Walker was scheduled to fly back to Florida o
Astros' Christian Walker: Not yet ready to swing bat
Walker (oblique) said Sunday that he won't swing a bat for a few days before beginning a hitting progression later on next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Projected Astros lineup if Christian Walker oblique injury lingers past Opening Day
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Christian Walker's defiant take on Astros move despite star departures
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New Astros 1B Walker (sore left oblique) sent to Houston for MRI
Considering veteran first baseman Christian Walker has dealt with some oblique injuries in the past, the Astros decided to send him back to Houston on Thursday night to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the left oblique injury he suffered Wednesday.
Astros first baseman Christian Walker's MRI shows no sign of strain in his oblique
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him this spring training. Walker had flown back to ...
Christian Walker's MRI shows no oblique strain, Astros say
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him during spring training. Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined.
MLB: Astros Get MRI Results for Their Gold Glove Star, Christian Walker
The Astros got the results of the MRI performed on their Gold Glove first baseman from the MLB, Christian Walker, the day after he tweaked his left oblique. Good news for the Astros! The MRI on Walker's left oblique showed no strain,
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 ...
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Astros send first baseman back to Houston for medical testing
Houston Astros' new first baseman, Christian Walker, walked into the clubhouse feeling optimistic that his injury isn't as severe as it was a year ago. Walker, who signed a 3-year $60-million deal ...
2025 Fantasy Preview: Christian Walker
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Astros Share Concerning Injury Update After Jose Altuve News
The Astros can’t afford to lose Walker, who signed a three-year, $60 million contract in December. The three-time Gold Glove ...
Former D-backs' Gold Glover Scratched With Similar Injury to 2024
The Diamondbacks' former Gold Glove winner is dealing with a similar injury to the one that sidelined him in 2024.