Christian Walker became a free agent this offseason after eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Houston Astros have made another big offseason move, picking up Walker, per multiple reports.
The Houston Astros found the slugging first baseman they desired, landing Christian Walker on a three-year contract, multiple outlets reported Friday. USA Today reported the contract is worth $60 million.
One of MLB's most underrated first basemen is joining the Astros.
A new-look Astros club will have a new first baseman in 2025.
He will head to spring training as a non-roster invitee and compete for a bench job.
This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in need of a utility man this winter.
It's been a slow off-season for MLB this winter as few teams are making free agent signings and many top players are still available with little to no rumors.
For a team like the Arizona Diamondbacks, payroll limitations can severely hinder their ability to build and add high-impact pieces to the team, especially in free agency.
Which MLB franchises have been the most disappointing so far? Let's look at three who should be improving but have not done so yet.
Arizona went 89-73 last season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a tough-to-swallow 2024 campaign in which they saw great success and yet failed to make the postseason in a packed National League playoff picture.
The classic saying of “progression is not linear” applies in all phases. Every prospect takes a different path to get to the big leagues. In a way, this applies to Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are flush with starting pitching heading into 2025, meaning they may have to get creative with how they utilize their numerous arms.
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