The Houston Astros received encouraging news from testing done on first baseman Christian Walker's oblique back in Houston with an MRI showing no strain. There was concern surrounding Walker when he was scratched from Wednesday's spring training lineup after feeling tightness in his left oblique during batting practice.

Astros newest slugger Christian Walker shared a truthful reaction to his oblique injury and how it compares to last season.

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was ruled out of Wednesday's spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals because of left oblique soreness. Jon Singleton replaced him in the starting lineup in West Palm Beach,

New Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the lineup for a spring training game Wednesday due to soreness in his left oblique.

The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, manager Joe Espada said Friday. Walker was scheduled to fly back to Florida o

The Astros got the results of the MRI performed on their Gold Glove first baseman from the MLB, Christian Walker, the day after he tweaked his left oblique. Good news for the Astros! The MRI on Walker's left oblique showed no strain,