Christian Walker

Walker became a free agent this offseason after eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Walker, who turns 34 during the opening week of the 2025 regular season, hit .251 with 26 homers, 84 RBIs, 55 walks and 133 strikeouts in 2024.

Walker's contract seemingly closes the door on Alex Bregman's time in Houston and a possible Astros trade for Nolan Arenado.

It seems as though the Yankees were still in on Christian Walker after acquiring Cody Bellinger from the Cubs, so the fact that they're still in the market for a first baseman isn't terribly surprising. It seems their intention is to play Cody Bellinger in center field if they're able to land a first baseman, and shift him to first base if they can't. Nightengale notes that the Mariners, Giants, Nationals and Mets are all currently engaged in talks with Goldschmidt as well, so the Bombers face plenty of competition in their pursuit.

Houston signing Christian Walker on Friday could spell the end of Bregman's time with the Astros