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Ready to play Friday Walker (face) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Friday against the Phillies.

Impact Walker was hit in the head by a pitch during Thursday's matchup with the Reds, but he's apparently none the worse for wear and is back in action a day later. The 31-year-old is off to a slow start in June and has a .148/.281/.407 slash line with two home runs in eight games.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Managing facial contusion Walker was diagnosed with a facial contusion after exiting Thursday's win over the Reds, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker was hit in the head by a pitch in the top of the eighth inning Thursday, and he immediately left the game. While the 31-year-old will likely be monitored ahead of Friday's matchup against Philadelphia, he seems to have avoided a significant injury. If Walker misses any additional time, Pavin Smith and Jordan Luplow are candidates to fill in at first base.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4

Josh Rojas hit a go-ahead single during a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4, earning a split in the four-game series

JUNE 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Exits after HBP Walker was removed from Thursday's game against the Reds in the top of the eighth inning after being hit in the head by a pitch, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Walker remained on his feet after being hit in the helmet by a pitch, but he immediately walked to the dugout under his own power and left the game. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout prior to his departure and should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's series opener against the Phillies.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Launches game-winner early Walker went 2-for-5 with a double and two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Walker's two-run shot in the fourth inning gave Arizona a lead it would not relinquish. It was the 15th homer in 56 games for Walker, who hit a combined 17 over 172 games the two previous seasons. A nettlesome .184 BABIP is suppressing his batting average (.202), but Walker ranks eighth in isolated power at .273.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win

Merrill Kelly allowed one hit over six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three homers to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0, snapping a four-game skid

JUNE 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks aim to stop skid in game against the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to stop their four-game skid with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks look to break 3-game road skid, play the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to the Cincinnati Reds looking to break a three-game road slide

JUNE 7, 2022 • Associated Press

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JUNE 6, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Reds host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home skid

The Cincinnati Reds host the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to break a three-game home slide

JUNE 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Pirates and Diamondbacks square off with series tied 1-1

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Suwinski hits 2-run HR in bottom of 9th, Pirates beat Dbacks

Rookie Jack Suwinski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes yard in win Walker went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-6 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Walker cranked his team-leading 14th homer, the eighth in the last 17 games, in the second inning to even the score at one run apiece. The first baseman's .190 BABIP has led to a .211 batting average, but Walker leads the team in slugging (.489) with 22 of his 38 hits going for extra bases. He also leads the Diamondbacks with 26 RBI.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks' 5 HRs in win over Pirates

Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6

JUNE 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Clubs 13th homer Walker went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 8-7 extra-inning win over Atlanta.

Impact Walker opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first inning, and he added an RBI double in the sixth. This was the first baseman's first three-hit game this season, and his ninth multi-hit effort. He's hovered around the Mendoza Line for much of the last two weeks, with his season slash line at .208/.301/.480 in 49 contests. He's added 13 homers, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and eight doubles.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks bring 1-0 series advantage over Braves into game 2

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves

MAY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Day off Monday Walker isn't starting Monday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Walker will get a breather after he went 1-for-12 with an RBI, a walk and three strikeouts over his last three games. Pavin Smith is shifting to first base while Jose Herrera enters the lineup behind the plate.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks host the Braves in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Atlanta Braves to start a three-game series

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Turner leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Arizona Diamondbacks after Justin Turner had four hits on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Dodgers play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-0

The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 2-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Rios, Betts hit back-to-back HRs, Dodgers top D-backs 6-4

Edwin Ríos and Mookie Betts hit back-to-back homers in the second inning, Trea Turner added a solo shot in the sixth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 o...

MAY 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Sole source of offense in loss Walker went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's 14-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Walker was the lone source of offense for the Diamondbacks, closing the gap to 10-1 with a sixth-inning blast. It was his sixth long ball in the last 11 games and 12th of the season. The power stroke is a welcome sight after the first baseman slumped to 10 home runs and a .138 ISO over 115 games in 2021.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Freeman leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after Freddie Freeman had four hits on Thursday in a 14-1 win over the Diamondbacks

MAY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

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Phillies start 3-game series against the Diamondbacks

Rojas, Diamondbacks rally for 4 runs in 9th, beat Reds 5-4

D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win

Diamondbacks aim to stop skid in game against the Reds

Diamondbacks look to break 3-game road skid, play the Reds

The top MLB IQ plays of the week I Flippin' Bats

Reds host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home skid

Pirates and Diamondbacks square off with series tied 1-1

Suwinski hits 2-run HR in bottom of 9th, Pirates beat Dbacks

Diamondbacks face the Pirates with 1-0 series lead

Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks' 5 HRs in win over Pirates

Diamondbacks bring 1-0 series advantage over Braves into game 2

Diamondbacks host the Braves in first of 3-game series

Turner leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit performance

Dodgers play the Diamondbacks leading series 2-0

Rios, Betts hit back-to-back HRs, Dodgers top D-backs 6-4

Freeman leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit outing