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Sources: Astros closing in on deal with 1B Christian Walker

Arizona Diamondbacks' Christian Walker celebrates after his two-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) (Ryan Sun, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

The Houston Astros are have agreed to terms with first baseman Christian Walker for a 3-year, $60 million deal, three sources tell KPRC 2 Sports.

Walker hit .250 with 26 home runs and 84 RBI in 2024 for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and won his third consecutive National League Gold Glove at 1B.

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Walker is a career .803 OPS hitter with an OPS+ of 121 (league average is 100), and hit to a .793 OPS and 114 OPS+ in 2024.


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