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Christian Walker Out of Lineup Tonight
TL;DR
Christian Walker is not in the Houston Astros' starting lineup for tonight's game due to a tweak he experienced in the previous game. This situation was highlighted in today's Crawfish Boil report.
DENVER, CO - APRIL 7: Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) hits a second inning solo home run during a game between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Christian Walker is not in the Astros starting lineup tonight. He appears to tweak something in last night’s game:
This was something listed in today’s Crawfish Boil as a situation to watch.
Walker did attempt to get ready to play tonight:
Through 14 games and 53 AB, Walker is batting .321 with a .390 OBP and .994 OPS. He leads the team with 17 hits and 6 doubles. He is tied for the team lead in RBI with 13.
Isaac Paredes is starting at 1B and batting 3rd.
Q&A
What injury did Christian Walker sustain during the last game?
Christian Walker tweaked something during the last game, which is why he is not in the lineup tonight.
Why is Christian Walker not playing in tonight's Astros game?
Christian Walker is not playing due to an unspecified tweak he experienced in the previous game.
Where can I find updates on Christian Walker's injury status?
Updates on Christian Walker's injury status can be found in reports like the Crawfish Boil, which covers Astros news.
