Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him this spring training. Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined.

Here are three things we’ll be watching for around baseball today: Christian Walker was removed from the Astros’ spring training matchup against the Cardinals on Wednesday with soreness in his left oblique (per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle ).

After going hitless in his Cactus League debut, Naylor has hit in eight consecutive games and his 11-for-24 (.458) with four doubles and three RBI. He may not be able to replicate the defense of three-time Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker -- Arizona's starter in 2024 -- but Naylor's bat is expected to replace the production lost when Walker moved on to Houston during the offseason.

Owner Jim Crane commented that Smith “could make the ballclub this year at some point." That point could come sooner than expected.

Despite the new first baseman's optimism about his injury, Houston is sending him home for more medical tests.

The Houston Astros had an eventful offseason to say the least The team watched as long-time third baseman Alex Bregman left in free agency for the Boston Red So

The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful franchises over the past decade, winning a pair of World Series titles along the way.