The Houston Astros currently have holes in both corners of their infield. Third base opened up with Alex Bregman entering free agency. First of all, the problem has been occurring since the beginning of 2024.

Could Arizona Diamondbacks starting first baseman Christian Walker be a solution for general manager Dana Brown?

According to FanGraphsHouston’s starting basemen have combined to produce -1.4 WAR this season. Only the Colorado Rockies (-1.7) and Cincinnati Reds (-1.8) were worse.

The Astros tried to make a big splash before the trade deadline to solve their first base problems. Walker was on their radar and Jon Heyman of the New York Post said: In July, Houston considered the 33-year-old player a “dream target.”

“The Astros need to improve at first base, and Walker isn’t an ideal option just for his bat and glove.” Bleacher Report Zachary D. Rymer said Monday. “Given the money is high at the moment, he is a much better fit than Pete Alonso in terms of the club’s wage situation.”

Rymer projects Walker will sign a three-year, $60 million deal with Houston. The veteran would be an excellent player to add to the Astros’ infield mix.

Walker has built a formidable reputation defensively. Winning three consecutive Gold Glove Awards between 2022 and 2024 proves that. He has also become one of the best producers in the field of batting. The veteran has averaged 32 home runs, 29 doubles, 94 RBIs and 81 runs batted in per season, slashing .250/.332/.481 since 2022.

If he is at the top of Houston’s offseason wish list, they could handle competition from other teams in need of a starting goalie. One team that comes to mind is the New York Yankees. I declined Anthony Rizzo’s option For the 2025 season.

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