Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined. Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters Friday the MRI didn’t reveal any strain.

The Houston Astros received encouraging news from testing done on first baseman Christian Walker's oblique back in Houston with an MRI showing no strain. There was concern surrounding Walker when he was scratched from Wednesday's spring training lineup after feeling tightness in his left oblique during batting practice.

With Jose Altuve playing in left field, Houston's looking to Brendan Rodgers, Luis Guillorme and Shay Whitcomb to battle it out.

"This guy can be an ace in any rotation and we expect him to be an ace in this rotation for years to come," Astros manager Joe Espada said. "He's already doing that by his presence in the clubhouse.

The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, manager Joe Espada said Friday. Walker was scheduled to fly back to Florida o

At least Singleton will look good doing it. “He is ripped,” manager Joe Espada said. The 33-year-old Singleton, who was once a consensus top-30 prospect, told the Astros’ official website he ...

The Houston Astros seemed close to getting third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade from the Cardinals in December, but he reportedly nixed the trade. Months later, Joe Espada was asked if he ever talked to Arenado prior to him nixing the trade.

The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, according to manager Joe Espada on Friday. Espada added that Walker feels "really good" and will head back to West Palm Beach,

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The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.

Even in a sport in which all teams experience annual and often significant turnover, the Astros are taking a daunting step.