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Reaches double-digit steals Walker went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Giants.

Impact Walker took a back seat to Corbin Carroll, who became the first rookie in MLB history to hit 25 home runs and steal 50 bases, but the first baseman's theft gave him a career-high 10 steals. The achievement gave him something to feel good about in a September that hasn't been kind to him. Walker entered the day with a .527 OPS for the month of September.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes but still slumping Walker went 0-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Walker was part of Arizona's three-run first inning, knocking in a run on a fielder's choice then scoring what turned out to be the winning run. The Diamondbacks' RBI leader delivered runs in each of the last two games, after going eight straight games without driving in a run. Walker is batting .180 (11-for-61) over 17 games in September.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends hitless skid Walker went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact Walker's second-inning single halted a hitless run that had reached 18 consecutive at-bats. He then stole second base but was stranded in what was a recurring theme for the Diamondbacks, who went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position, including a pair of double plays with the bases loaded. The steal was Walker's ninth, establishing a new career high for the first baseman.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Back in lineup Monday Walker (elbow) is starting at first base and batting cleanup Monday against the Rockies in his return to the lineup.

Impact Walker was lifted from Saturday's game following a hit by pitch in the right elbow, but he homered off the bench Sunday and is back in the lineup Monday. The slugger will bring an even 30 home runs and 90 RBI into action Monday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers off bench Walker (elbow) went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Walker entered the game as a pinch hitter for Jace Peterson in the sixth inning, and he went yard in the ninth in his second at-bat after staying in at first base. Given he was able to play three innings in the field, it's unlikely Walker's elbow contusion will keep him out of the starting lineup much longer, especially since X-rays came back negative Saturday night. The first baseman's blast was his 30th of the season and his second in three September games. He's added a .271/.348/.529 slash line with 90 RBI, 71 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 133 games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Walker (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Walker exited Saturday's contest with a right elbow contusion and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 28-year-old already had X-rays come back negative, so he appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. Pavin Smith is starting at first base Sunday for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays negative Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Walker sustained a right elbow contusion during Saturday's loss to the Orioles, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Walker was hit by a pitch on the elbow, and X-rays following the game indicated he may have dodged a more serious injury. "X-rays (were) negative, which is great," Walker said. "Just a ton of nerve pain." The injury was initially described as right hand discomfort because the pitch hit a nerve in the elbow and resulted in numbness in the hand and fingers. Walker is not expected to play Sunday, but he was encouraged by the initial results.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with hand discomfort Walker was lifted from Saturday's game versus the Orioles after the fourth inning due to right hand discomfort.

Impact Walker was hit by a Kyle Bradish pitch in the third inning and initially stayed in before the pain apparently became too much. He is surely set to undergo X-rays. Walker lined out in his other plate appearance Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard Friday Walker went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 4-2 win over the Orioles.

Impact Walker lifted a sixth-inning blast to provide Arizona's last runs of the game. Prior to Friday, he ended August in a 10-for-46 (.217) slump over 13 games, with just one extra-base hit, a triple, in that span. The first baseman is up to 29 homers, 89 RBI, 70 runs scored, eight stolen bases and a .271/.347/.524 slash line through 131 contests overall.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles bested by former prospects Zach Davies, Christian Walker in 4-2 loss to Diamondbacks The Orioles were bested by a pair of former prospects Friday night, as Zach Davies pitched six innings of one-run ball and Christian Walker...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Walker's sacrifice fly in the 8th inning leads Diamondbacks to a 5-2 win over the Reds

Christian Walker hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded that scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Locked in Walker went 3-for-3 with two walks, two home runs, four RBI and a third run scored in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Rockies.

Impact After a two-run homer in the first inning, Walker belted another two-run job in the eighth, sending a Tyler Kinley fastball over the fence in right center to give Arizona the lead. The first baseman is locked in right now, going 6-for-11 with three walks, four homers, a double and nine RBI in the three game set at Coors Field.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs rally past Rockies behind Christian Walker Christian Walker hit a pair of two-run homers and finished with three hits, Kyle Lewis and Corbin Carroll had two hits each, and the Arizona...

AUGUST 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Walker homers twice, hitting 2-run shot in 8th in Diamondbacks' 9-7 victory over Rockies

Christian Walker hit a pair of two-run homers, the second in the eighth inning lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks past the Colorado Rockies in a 9-7 victory Wednesday

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clobbers another homer Walker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's victory over the Rockies.

Impact Walker took starter Ty Blach yard in the third inning to bring Tommy Pham around to score and get the Diamondbacks on the board. The long ball was Walker's 26th of the season and his fourth of the last eight games. During that stretch, Walker's 12-for-32 (.375) with 10 RBI and five runs scored.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts 25th long ball Walker went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Monday's loss to the Rockies.

Impact Walker accounted for two of Arizona's five hits in the loss, knocking a run-scoring double in the first inning and a two-run homer to right field in the sixth. He finished with his fourth multi-hit effort over his past seven games, a stretch during which he's batting .393 (11-for-28) with three homers, eight RBI and a stolen base. Walker is up to 25 home runs on the season, marking the third time in his career he has achieved that feat.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers to help snap losing streak Walker went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 3-0 win against the Padres.

Impact Walker plated the final two runs in the low-scoring affair with his shot to right field in the third inning, helping Arizona end its nine-game losing streak. The first baseman is up to 24 homers and 73 RBI on the campaign, and he has a chance to challenge the career-best marks of 36 long balls and 94 RBI that he set last season. Walker has been hitting well of late, going 8-for-20 (.400) with two homers, a double and five RBI over his past five contests.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swats clutch home run Walker went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Twins.

Impact Walker hit a timely home run off Caleb Thielbar in the top of the ninth to put the Diamondbacks ahead 3-2. It was his first home run since July 26 and his first RBI since July 29. Walker has cooled off a bit as of late, going 7-for-31 over his last 10 games. The 32-year-old is still having an impactful season as he leads the team with 23 home runs and 69 RBI.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gathers three hits in loss Walker went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-7 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Walker's ninth-inning, two-run homer was the first baseman's second in three games. The first half of July was not kind to Walker (4-for-40), but he's turned it around in the second half. Walker's hit safely in seven of the last nine games, going 13-for-34 (.382) with four doubles, four home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored during that stretch. His 22 home runs and 67 RBI lead the Diamondbacks.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in Monday's loss Walker went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Monday's 10-6 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Walker has hit safely in five of his last seven games, going 9-for-26 (.346) with three homers, six RBI and six walks in that span. The first baseman enjoyed an excellent June before cooling off in the first half of July. He's at a .263/.341/.518 slash line with 21 homers, 64 RBI, 54 runs scored, 30 doubles and seven stolen bases through 97 contests overall.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in five in slugfest Walker went 3-for-5 with a walk, two home runs, a stolen base, three runs scored and five RBI in Tuesday's 16-13 win over Atlanta.

Impact Arizona's one through three hitters went a combined 7-for-16 on the night, and Walker took full advantage of those opportunities from the cleanup spot. The first baseman launched a solo shot off Michael Tonkin in the fourth inning before crushing a three-run blast to left-center field off Ben Heller in the sixth. Walker had been batting just .100 (4-for-40) through his last 11 games in July, but he's up to 20 homers and 63 RBI on the season to go along with a career-high .848 OPS.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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