The Houston Astros are angling toward a return to the postseason for the ninth year in a row, and Christian Walker is a big reason why. Houston signed Walker to a three-year, $60 million deal this past offseason, and some early-season struggles had Astros fans wondering if the organization had made a grievous mistake.
Despite the fact that he'd won three Gold Glove Awards, Walker was arguably among the most under-the-radar free agents available. That's what happens, however, when Juan Soto, Pete Alonso, and even former Astros infielder Alex Bregman are part of the free agent market as well.