CHRISTIAN WALKER NEWS

Walker's Double in 8th Lifts Diamondbacks Over Dodgers 5-3 Christian Walker hit a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks broke out of their offensive funk to rally past th...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • NYTIMES.COM

Walker's double in 8th lifts Diamondbacks over Dodgers 5-3 Christian Walker hit a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks broke out of their offensive funk to rally past th...

AUGUST 1, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Walker's double in 8th lifts Diamondbacks over Dodgers 5-3

Christian Walker hit a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks broke out of their offensive funk to rally for a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge homers again, Yankees roll past Red Sox 5-1

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats go-ahead double Walker went 2-for-4 with a three-run double and a run scored during Friday's win over the Dodgers.

Impact With Arizona trailing 3-2 in the eighth inning, Walker crushed a bases-clearing, go-ahead double off Blake Treinen to give the Diamondbacks the lead for good. The 29-year-old also singled in the fifth. Across seven games this season, Walker is 9-for-27 with four doubles.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could lose at-bats Lamb started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact With Christian Walker seemingly over a groin injury, Lamb slides from first base into primarily a DH role. He hit well during summer camp but is off to a slow start in the regular season. With just one hit and eight strikeouts over 15 at-bats, Lamb could be susceptible to losing plate appearances. He's not the only Diamondback slumping to start the season, but manager Torey Lovullo cited the team-wide slump as a factor in calling up prospect Daulton Varsho, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at first base Walker started at first base and went 1-for-4 with two runs scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact This was Walker's first start in the field after dealing with a groin injury late in camp, which limited him to DH-duty only early in the season. His return to first base relegated Jake Lamb to designated hitter. Walker is 4-for-15 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored over four games.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly takes no-hit bid into 7th as Dbacks beat Rangers 4-1

Merrill Kelly took a no-hitter into the seventh inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 4-1

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis, Grisham power Padres to 6-2 win vs. Diamondbacks

Fernando Tatis Jr. raced around the bases on a three-run triple that highlighted a five-run rally and Trent Grisham hit his first home run for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Ar...

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Machado, Myers homer to back Lamet as Padres beat Dbacks 5-1

Manny Machado and Wil Myers homered to back Dinelson Lamet, who pitched brilliantly into the sixth inning of the San Diego Padres’ 5-1 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes 2-for-4 Walker (groin) went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Padres.

Impact Walker served as the designated hitter in Friday's game after some doubt that he would be ready for Opening Day. The 29-year-old's contribution to the offense came when he knocked in Starling Marte in the ninth inning. Walker swatted 29 homers and supplied 73 RBI while posting a .259/.348/.476 batting line in his first full season in 2019. With the National League adopting the designated hitter in 2020, Walker's bat should be in the lineup almost every day.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for opener Walker (groin) will bat fifth and serve as the designated hitter in Friday's season opener against San Diego.

Impact Walker had been battling a groin strain for over a week, though he remained confident about his readiness for Opening Day. That optimism turned out to be accurate, though he won't be taking the field just yet, with Jake Lamb getting the nod at first base. Whether that's the Diamondbacks' preferred alignment or if Walker will be back at first base soon remains to be seen.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Adds first base to resume Vargas got a start at first base late in summer camp, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Vargas displayed a big bat during summer camp and the exhibition games in Los Angeles, which has manager Torey Lovullo thinking creatively about how to get him in the lineup. The switch-hitting utility infielder has a career .968 OPS against left-handers, which Lovullo might be able to exploit. Vargas came up as a middle infielder and played third base, but he's blocked at those spots. That leaves first base -- already the domain of Christian Walker (groin) -- and designated hitter.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Getting ready for opener Cron (hamstring) took multiple at-bats while the Diamondbacks worked out in Anaheim on Tuesday in preparation for Friday's opener in San Diego, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic...

Impact Cron traveled with the team for its two-game exhibition series against the Dodgers, but he did not participate in either game. He will be ready to play in Friday's opener against the Padres. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Cron's teammate and starting first baseman, Christian Walker (groin), will join the team in San Diego, but it's not yet known if Walker will be available to work in the field.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Takes swings Walker (groin) took at-bats Tuesday at Chase Field, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Walker has not yet run the bases, which is an activity the team will need to see before making him available for Friday's opener in San Diego. He remains behind in Arizona while the rest of the team is preparing in Southern California.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for opener Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Walker (groin) is expected to be ready for Friday's opener in San Diego, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Walker took at-bats at Chase Field on Tuesday but has not yet run the bases. He remains behind in Arizona while the rest of the team is preparing in Southern California.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Works out Sunday Walker (groin) worked out at Chase Field on Sunday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact While the rest of Diamondbacks traveled to Los Angeles for a two-game exhibition set against the Dodgers, Walker stayed back in order to rehab his strained right groin. Manager Torey Lovullo is hopeful that he'll be ready for the opener Friday in San Diego.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives treatment Walker (groin) received treatment Friday and is expected to resume baseball activity Sunday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he'd like to get Walker live at-bats a few days prior to Opening Day before feeling comfortable with him taking the field July 24 in San Diego. This could be a case where Walker serves as the designated hitter while Jake Lamb starts at first base.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sees live pitching Cron (hamstring) took three at-bats Saturday against live pitching but was not allowed to run the bases, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Cron has battled a sore hamstring since Wednesday, which makes his status for Opening Day unclear. Both Cron and Christian Walker (groin) are in the same position entering the final week before the regular season kicks off July 24 in San Diego.

JULY 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Walker (groin) could resume baseball activities this weekend, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker, who injured the groin Sunday of this week, is confident he'll ready to play Opening Day, whether as a first baseman, designated hitter or pinch hitter. If he's unable to start on the field, then Jake Lamb would be the likely fill-in.

JULY 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NL West Preview Capsules

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year

JULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confident for Opening Day Walker (groin) feels confident he'll be ready to play by Opening Day on July 24 against the Padres, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Walker suffered the injury during Sunday's intrasquad game when he fully extended while diving for a line drive. On Monday, he underwent an MRI that showed the least severe strain (Grade 1) in his right groin. "I heard it's not a common injury in baseball, but NFL guys when they see it, they're usually back on the field the following Sunday," Walker said. "[I'm] optimistic [because] over the last two or three days it's gotten noticeably less sore." At the very least, the Diamondbacks' starting first baseman thinks he'll be ready to play against the Padres, whether that means being the designated hitter or pinch hitting.

JULY 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Walker (groin) expects to be ready for opener Christian Walker said he is confident that he’ll be ready for the D-backs' July 24 season opener against the Padres despite suffering a stra...

JULY 15, 2020 • MLB.COM

Revamped D-backs ready to chase Dodgers in NL West

Arizona Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen spent much of the offseason make big moves to improve the team's roster

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Walker slowed by injury; Ketel hits 2 HRs D-backs first baseman Christian Walker has a strained right groin, and while manager Torey Lovullo remained optimistic that Walker would be...

JULY 14, 2020 • MLB.COM