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 is swinging a hot bat and is a big reason why the D-backs are winning a lot of games. Jake Oliver | Aug 28, 2023. A Look at Christian Walker's Explosive August / ...

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.