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It looks to be just a routine day of rest for the 35-year-old slugger. LaMonte Wade Jr. will start in his place at first base and will bat fifth against White Sox’ right-hander Erick Fedde on Sunday afternoon at Rate Field in Chicago.

Walker returns to first base and will hit sixth after coming off the bench during Monday’s series opener. The 35-year-old veteran slugger was held out of the lineup for two consecutive contests with right hip tightness. It doesn’t appear to be a significant concern moving forward.

Walker missed a second straight start with hip tightness, but it looks like he’ll be good to go on Tuesday. LaMonte Wade Jr. went 0-for-2 with a walk before Walker replaced him at first base tonight.

LaMonte Wade Jr. gets the nod at first base with Walker sitting for the second straight contest due to right hip tightness. The fact that he’s managed to avoid the injured list is an encouraging development. He’s presumably day-to-day for now.

Asked about Peña and Chrsitian Walker (hip) after the game, Astros manager Joe Espada said he is hopeful “one of the two can play tomorrow, hopefully both of them.”

Walker made an early exit from Saturday’s game after sustaining the injury while swinging the bat. He was able to participate in drills on the field prior to Sunday’s game though and isn’t expected to require a trip to the injured list, so he’s considered day-to-day. LaMonte Wade Jr. will start in his place at first base and bat cleanup for the Astros on Sunday.

Walker appeared to grab his side while taking a swing against the Orioles, and it turns out the hip was the hailment. There’s a good chance he’ll be out of the lineup for the finale against Baltimore on Sunday, but there should be further updates on his status before that contest.

Walker comes out shortly after Jeremy Peña with an apparent right leg injury against the O’s. Walker appeared to hurt himself on a swing attempt, and wasn’t able to continue after grabbing at his right side. There should be updates on both players shortly.

Walker’s solo homer was all of the offense the Astros would need, although they did get another run on a solo blast from Isaac Paredes. That’s now Walker’s 20th homer of the season, and the 35-year-old veteran has driven in 57 runs over 92 games. Walker hasn’t been elite as seen in a slash of .238/.311/.470, but it’s a vast improvement from the production — or lack thereof — in the first half of 2025.

Walker struck out in both of his at-bats before being lifted in the sixth, but he said his exit was only precautionary.