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Christian Walker, Tommy Pham Back In The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) and outfielder Tommy Pham (finger) are both back in the lineup on Monday to face the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Peter Lambert. Walker is at first base and batting cleanup, while Pham is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order. Walker left Saturday's game early following a hit by pitch on his right elbow, but he went deep as a pinch-hitter on Saturday and is now back in the starting lineup. The 32-year-old should be returned to starting fantasy lineups after crushing his 30th homer of the year Sunday. Pham hurt his right pinkie in frustration on Saturday and took the day off on Sunday. Since being acquired in a trade with the Mets, he's gone 24-for-103 (.233) with three homers, 17 RBI and six steals in 26 games for the Snakes.

Sep 4 · Source via Diamondbacks Tommy Pham Christian Walker

Christian Walker Pinch-Hits Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) pinch-hit in the sixth inning of Sunday's game and stayed in to play first base afterward. He got another at-bat in the ninth and proceeded to hit his 30th homer of the season. It appears his elbow is fine after getting hit by a pitch on Saturday, and it is likely that he is back in the starting lineup Monday. Along with the aforementioned 30 dingers, Walker has a .271 AVG, 71 runs, 90 RBI, and eight stolen bases. He has been one of the best first basemen in fantasy and will likely be a top-four-round pick next year.

Sep 4 · Source via Diamondbacks Christian Walker

Christian Walker Not In The Lineup On Sunday Against The Orioles

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. The veteran first baseman was struck by a pitch on his right elbow during Saturday's contest so it makes sense that he would get Sunday off. The 32-year-old underwent X-rays, which came back negative, so it's good to hear that he avoided a serious injury. He's likely just dealing with some soreness so Pavin Smith will cover first base and bat sixth against Jack Flaherty and the Orioles. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the D-Backs' lineup ahead of Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies to see if Walker is back in there.

Sep 3 · Source via Diamondbacks Christian Walker

Christian Walker Day-To-Day With Elbow Contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) has been diagnosed with a right elbow contusion. The 32-year-old was hit by a pitch in the third inning of Saturday's game versus the Baltimore Orioles but stayed in there until the fifth frame. Pavin Smith substituted for Walker, who is day-to-day after X-rays came back negative. Walker is unlikely to be in Sunday's lineup for the series finale but doesn't look to be facing an extended absence. The right-handed slugger is slashing an imposing .270/.347/.523 with 29 home runs, 34 doubles, 89 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 488 at-bats overall. Smith and Emmanuel Rivera should platoon at the cold corner in Walker's absence, but Lourdes Gurriel Jr. can play there, too.

Sep 3 · Source via Diamondbacks Christian Walker

Christian Walker Removed From Saturday's Game After HBP

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (elbow) was removed from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the elbow. He was replaced in the fifth inning by Pavin Smith. Walker went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of his elbow injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered day-to-day. The Diamondbacks will provide an update after the game. Walker is having a terrific season in 2023, slashing .270/.347/.523 with 29 home runs, 89 RBI, and eight stolen bases over 132 games. Smith would see an uptick in at-bats and is worth monitoring in deep leagues if Walker were to miss any games.

Sep 2 · Source via Diamondbacks Christian Walker

Christian Walker Launches Two Homers On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 3-for-3 with two two-run home runs and two walks, beating the Rockies 9-7 on Wednesday. Walker's first homer came in the first inning off Colorado's left-handed starter Austin Gomber. In the eighth frame, the 32-year-old launched his second two-run shot of the afternoon versus righty reliever Tyler Kinley. In his last 26 trips to the plate, Walker has been on fire as he has smashed five home runs and logged 12 RBI.

Aug 16 · Source via Diamondbacks Christian Walker

Christian Walker Goes Yard In Loss To Colorado

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and a strikeout in a 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Walker was responsible for 3/4 of the D-Backs run production in this one. He put Arizona on the board in the top of the first inning with a double off Chris Flexen to score Corbin Carroll. He then victimized Flexen once again with a two-run blast, his 25th of the season, in the top of the sixth with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on base. Walker has now homered in 2-of-3 contests and is slashing a ridiculous .393/.414/.786 with three home runs, eight RBI, and one stolen base over his last seven contests. The 32-year-old has been a reliable top-five option at first base all season and should continue to rake as the Diamondbacks look to make a playoff push over the final two months. Overall, he's rocking a .270/.342/.523 batting line to go along with 25 home runs, 76 RBI, and eight stolen bases over 430 at-bats.

Aug 15 · Source via Diamondbacks Christian Walker

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