Christian Walker, Astros and Opening Day

Houston Astros 'optimistic' first baseman Christian Walker will be ready for opening day
Christian Walker, sidelined since March 2 with soreness in his oblique muscle, is expected to play in a spring game before Astros break camp.
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 gets ‘optimistic’ injury update as Opening Day nears
The Houston Astros’ offseason was defined by who they lost. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are on the Cubs, Alex Bregman is on the Red Sox, and Justin Verlander is on the Giants. But their one big addition could be huge for their offense.
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 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.
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 '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.
Christian Walker picks up oblique injury during spring training
The Astros big offseason acquisition Christian Walker was forced to sit out a spring training game Wednesday due to an ...
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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Christian Walker Hitting In Batting Cage
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) was hitting in the batting cage. The first baseman also fielded ...
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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 ...
Astros tap star pitcher to start Opening Day with free agency looming
It's probably one of Joe Espada's easiest decisions all year. On Sunday, the Houston Astros manager confirmed that Framber Valdez will take the ball on Opening Day to start the season against the New ...