Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday the MRI didn’t ...

The Houston Astros received encouraging news from testing done on first baseman Christian Walker's oblique back in Houston ...

"This guy can be an ace in any rotation and we expect him to be an ace in this rotation for years to come," Astros manager Joe Espada said. "He's already doing that by his presence in the clubhouse.

Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday the MRI did ... 335 on-base percentage, 26 homers and 84 RBI in 130 games for Arizona last season. He signed a $60 million, three-year contract ...

The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, ...

The Astros can’t afford to lose Walker, who signed a three-year, $60 million contract in December. The three-time Gold Glove ...

The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, according to manager Joe Espada on Friday. Espada added that Walker feels ...

As first reported by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, manager Joe Espada revealed to the media ... Walker to miss all of August last season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, so it was a cause for concern.

The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.

Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday the MRI didn ... 335 on-base percentage, 26 homers and 84 RBIs in 130 games for Arizona last season. He signed a $60 million, three-year contract ...