The former Arizona Diamondbacks star opened up to the media in his first Chase Field appearance since leaving in free agency.

The back of Christian Walker’s baseball card should say 2024 All-Star. That’s especially true now that Luis Arraez has said he’s not going to play in Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic.

Playoff baseball and barbecue: Why Christian Walker joined Astros "I love to eat, I love to cook. The barbecue has me interested." By Michael Shapiro, Sports Reporter Dec 24, 2024.

Christian Walker looks on after striking out in the fourth inning on Monday. (Sarah Stier / Getty Images) Walker has become one of the most important players on this surging Diamondbacks team.

The Diamondbacks' Christian Walker did not make this week's All-Star Game, despite being one of MLB's better first basemen this season.