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Slaps 21st homer in win Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Impact Walker put Houston in front by taking Reid Detmers deep for a solo shot in the fourth inning, his 21st home run of the season. The blast snapped a 14-game homer drought for the veteran first baseman. Walker has started the second half batting 6-for-28 (.214) over nine games. For the season, he's slashing .235/.311/.455 with 21 home runs, 20 doubles, one triple, 62 RBI and 52 runs scored across 105 games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros take advantage of Angels meltdown to score 4 runs in 9th inning for 6-4 win

LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

A reliever performs well, then gets sent down. Weiss blames limit on pitchers for roster churn

The Atlanta Braves called up right-hander Elieser Hernández from the minor leagues, and a few days later he finally appeared in his first big league game since 2024

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

On bench Sunday Walker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker started the past four games after missing two contests due to a hip issue, going 3-for-15 with a walk, a double, three RBI and seven strikeouts since returning to action. LaMonte Wade is starting at first base Sunday, which opens up left field for Zach Dezenzo.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Walker, Smith spark the Astros' 8-run 6th inning in an 9-5 win over the White Sox

Christian Walker hit a three-run double, Cam Smith added a two-run homer in Houston’s eight-run sixth inning and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White So...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Returning to Houston lineup Walker (hip) will start at first base and bat sixth in Tuesday's game versus the Marlins.

Impact Walker missed the last two starts with a right hip injury, but he was used in a pinch-hitting capacity Monday and is back in the lineup Tuesday. The 35-year-old is slashing just .171/.292/.317 so far in July.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Deployed to pinch hit Walker (hip) was called on to pinch hit during Monday's game against the Marlins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact This is an encouraging sign for Walker, who was held out of the lineup Sunday and again Monday after picking up a right hip injury over the weekend. The team is continuing to view the 35-year-old as day-to-day and will likely re-evaluate him again Tuesday to determine his availability going forward.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Monday Walker (hip) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Walker will take a seat for the second day in a row after he was removed from Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles due to right hip tightness. LaMonte Wade will pick up the start at first base Monday in place of Walker, whom the Astros are viewing as day-to-day after he was able to take part in baseball activities Sunday.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Peña, Walker, Blanco returns to lineup and help Astros beat Marlins 8-5

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returned to the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins and hit his second grand slam in an 8-5 victory

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Astros' Pena, Walker out of starting lineup against Orioles

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña and first baseman Christian Walker were out of Sunday’s starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles because of injuries

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Astros Leave Jeremy Pena, Christian Walker Out of Lineup After Suffering Injuries The Houston Astros are taking a cautious approach with two key sluggers that left Saturday’s game with injuries.

JULY 19 • SI.COM

Out of Sunday's lineup Walker (hip) is absent from Sunday's lineup against Baltimore, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being removed early from Saturday's game due to right hip tightness, Walker will sit out of Sunday's series finale against Baltimore. Manager Joe Espada said that the 35-year-old is doing baseball activities and feeling better, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. LaMonte Wade will play first base and bat cleanup for Houston on Sunday.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles outlast Astros 4-2 in 11 innings for 6th consecutive victory

Gunnar Henderson scored the tiebreaking run from second base on Tyler O’Neill’s infield single with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Houston Astros 4...

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Dealing with hip tightness Walker was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles due to right hip tightness.

Impact Walker appeared to tweak his right hip on a swing during his plate appearance in the fourth inning. He'll undergo more tests to determine the severity of the injury, but if he were to miss extended time, then LaMonte Wade and Isaac Paredes would be in line to see more reps at first base.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Saturday Walker was removed from Saturday's game against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker was grabbing at his right side after taking a swing in the fourth inning and had to be removed from the game before he could finish his at-bat. The Astros will presumably send him in for imaging to determine what exactly he's dealing with, and an update on his status should come in the near future.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Ward's 2-run homer in 8th lifts Orioles to 5th straight win, 3-2 over Astros

Taylor Ward hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Houston Astros 3-2 to extend their season-best win streak to five games

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Reaches 20 homers Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Rays.

Impact Walker opened the scoring in the fourth inning by taking Mason Englert deep for a solo homer. The veteran first baseman has slowed down at the plate recently, batting just .200 (11-for-55) with a 6:17 BB:K over his last 10 games. On the year, Walker is slashing .238/.311/.470 with 20 home runs, 16 doubles, one triple, 57 RBI and 47 runs scored across 90 games.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Walker and Paredes hit HRs, 4 pitchers combine for shutout as Astros beat Rays 2-0

Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes hit solo home runs, and four pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout, and the Houston Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Back in lineup Friday Walker (back) is batting fourth and playing first base Friday against the Rays.

Impact Walker was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with lower-back stiffness, but Thursday's off day was enough rest for the slugger. Walker is slashing .239/.310/.469 with 19 homers, 56 RBI, 45 runs scored and a 30:81 BB:K across 361 plate appearances this season. However, since a hot start to the season, Walker is batting .210 with a .702 OPS and 93 wRC+ since the beginning of May.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Christian Walker on Why Yordan Alvarez 'Most Impressive Thing' He's Seen Every night Yordan Alvarez does something spectacular for the Houston Astros. Ok, maybe not every night. But it does seem that way.

JULY 3 • SI.COM

Dealing with stiff back Walker was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with lower-back stiffness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker went 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts before being replaced by a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. He'll get an extra day to rest up before the Astros begin their next series Friday against the Rays, but if he's unable to play in the opener, Isaac Paredes would likely be next in line to start at first base, creating an opportunity at third for Brice Matthews.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker's Heroics Continue Astros' Summer Revival Christian Walker has consistently reminded Houston Astros fans why he's considered one of the better first basemen in the league throughout...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Homers in win Walker went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers in 10 innings.

Impact Walker gave Houston some breathing room in the top of the 10th inning with his three-run blast off Kenley Jansen, his 19th homer of the year. In his last two games, Walker's gone 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits after going just 2-for-27 over his prior seven contests. The veteran first baseman is now slashing .240/.311/.476 with 56 RBI and 45 runs scored across 351 plate appearances this season.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Astros ride 7-run outburst to complete comeback in extras at Comerica DETROIT -- Isaac Paredes, who hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning, put the surging Astros ahead with an RBI single in the 10th inning....

JUNE 28 • MLB.COM

Christian Walker's 3-run homer in 10th inning helps power Astros past Tigers 7-5

Christian Walker's three-run homer highlighted a four-run 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

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