If the Houston Astros are going to contend in 2025, they're going to need Christian Walker to maintain his elite numbers at the plate while also providing the Gold Glove-winning defense that he's produced the past three years.

Christian Walker, sidelined since March 2 with soreness in his oblique muscle, is expected to play in a spring game before Astros break camp.

The Houston Astros’ offseason was defined by who they lost. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are on the Cubs, Alex Bregman is on the Red Sox, and Justin Verlander is on the Giants. But their one big addition could be huge for their offense.

The Houston Astros seem to have most of their Opening Day roster figured out, but one spot on the infield still remains a question mark. Longtime Astros second baseman Jose Altuve made the move to left field this offseason.