The Diamondbacks have a new first baseman and infield coach but the same drive to develop one of the best defensive units in the game.
The Astros can’t afford to lose Walker, who signed a three-year, $60 million contract in December. The three-time Gold Glove winner averaged 32 home runs, 94 RBI, and a .813 OPS for the Arizona Diamondbacks the last three years.
The Diamondbacks' former Gold Glove winner is dealing with a similar injury to the one that sidelined him in 2024.
Naylor went 1-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's split-squad game against the Athletics.