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First hit in Houston Walker went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's game against the Mets.

Impact Walker dealt with an oblique issue for most of spring training, but he ultimately was able to return for Opening Day. He was slotted into the cleanup spot and delivered a one-out single in the third inning to continue a key rally for the Astros. Assuming health, Walker should be a threat for 30 home runs while putting up strong counting stats.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Part of Opening Day lineup Walker (oblique) will start at first base and bat cleanup in Thursday's season opener versus the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Walker didn't make any Grapefruit League appearances after March 2 due to left oblique soreness, but he resumed taking swings in batting practice nearly two weeks ago and was able to get in some competitive at-bats in minor-league games this past weekend. The first baseman also played the field in a simulated game Monday, clearing up most of the concern about his health heading into Opening Day. The Astros are counting on Walker providing some thump in the middle of the order after Houston traded away Kyle Tucker and let Alex Bregman walk in free agency this offseason.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still on track for Thursday Walker (oblique) took seven at-bats in a minor-league game Tuesday and is expected to be in the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic r...

Impact The 33-year-old finished spring training having played in just four Grapefruit League games due to the oblique injury. However, Walker is ramping up his rehab work and is expected to be good to go for Thursday's Opening Day matchup with New York.

MARCH 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on track for opener Astros manager Joe Espada said that Walker (oblique) played six innings on defense and hit a home run during a simulated game Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Espada added that Walker remains on track to be ready to roll for Opening Day on Thursday against the Mets. Walker played only four Grapefruit League contests due to left oblique soreness but has been getting in some at-bats in minor-league games to prep for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still on track for Opening Day Walker (oblique) will get at-bats in minor-league games this weekend and continue to play in minor-league contests when the Astros return to Houston. He remains on track to be read...

Impact Walker had appeared set to return to Grapefruit League action this weekend, but the Astros have elected to have him play in minor-league games instead. This will allow him to get more at-bats to make up for lost time and also gives the Astros the option to backdate an injured list stint, should he suffer a setback. Walker has played only four Grapefruit League contests due to left oblique soreness.

MARCH 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 17, 2025 • Associated Press

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MARCH 17, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

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 r...

Impact Walker has been rehabbing from a sore left oblique that developed in early March. He's progressed to hitting in a batting cage, and he appears to be on track to be available for Opening Day barring any setbacks. Walker signed a three-year, $60 million contract with the Astros in December after spending the last eight seasons with the Diamondbacks.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in batting cage Walker (oblique) hit in the batting cage Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It's the first time he's swung a bat since coming down with left oblique soreness last week. Walker has also gone through defensive workouts and is "coming along nicely," per Astros manager Joe Espada. It's not clear when Walker might be ready to play in games, but it shouldn't be long.

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Taking infield but not swinging bat Walker (oblique) will take infield Tuesday but has not yet been cleared to swing a bat, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Holding off on swinging, for now Walker (oblique) said Sunday that he won't swing a bat for a few days before beginning a hitting progression later on during the upcoming week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being scratched from the Astros' Grapefruit League lineup last Wednesday due to left oblique soreness, Walker was sent in for an MRI, which revealed no strain. Though the MRI revealed good news, Walker still needs the inflammation in his side to subside before he can fully resume baseball activities. Walker still looks on track to be ready for the Astros' March 27 season opener versus the Mets, but even if he avoids any further setbacks once he resumes his hitting progression, he could still be a week or more away from rejoining the spring lineup.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros first baseman Christian Walker's MRI shows no sign of strain in his oblique

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MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

1B Walker (sore left oblique) has no strain, will ease back into action for Astros The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, according to mana...

MARCH 7, 2025 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 7, 2025 • SI.COM

MRI on oblique doesn't show strain Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that an MRI on Walker's left oblique did not show a "strain or anything that we are concerned about," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle r...

Impact The Astros are still referring to the injury simply as left oblique soreness, and Walker will return to the team Friday and be eased back into activities. It's as good a news update as the Astros and Walker could have hoped to hear regarding a diagnosis, and it would appear he should be able to avoid the injured list, barring any setbacks.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 7, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Undergoes ultrasound on oblique Walker said Thursday that he underwent an ultrasound on his left oblique but is waiting for the inflammation to subside before having additional imaging done, Brian McTaggart of ML...

Impact Walker had to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the Cardinals due to the oblique injury. The first baseman missed five weeks of action with a similar injury during the second half last season but said Thursday that his current injury isn't as severe. A stint on the injured list to begin the season for Walker remains a distinct possibility, but more will be known about his status following the additional imaging.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Astros 1B Christian Walker scratched from lineup with left oblique soreness

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MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Scratched with sore oblique Walker was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the Cardinals due to left oblique soreness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The severity is not yet known, but any injury to the oblique is cause for concern. More information on Walker's condition should be available later Wednesday. Jon Singleton will replace Walker in Wednesday's lineup and would also likely take his spot at first base should Walker need time on the injured list at the start of the season.

MARCH 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Mets finalize Pete Alonso deal and re-sign injured reliever Drew Smith

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Ex-Mets GM takes a firm stance on Christian Walker vs. Pete Alonso debate MLB's Top 100 Players Right Now ranked Christian Walker No. 48 above Pete Alonso (No. 49) in the list, leading one former GM to give his ver...

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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