Despite the age of Christian Walker, his advanced statistical profile should calm the nerves of Houston Astros fans.

The Houston Astros will need to cut ties with some players, including Justin Verlander, following the $60 million signing of first baseman Christian Walker.

Christian Walker will fill a much-needed hole for the Astros at first base and should fit nicely in the middle of the team's lineup.

Veteran first baseman Christian Walker has agreed to terms with the Houston Astros on a free-agent contract, Jim Bowden of CBS Sports HQ reported Friday. It's a three-year deal worth $60 million, per USA Today .

The Houston Astros agreed to a deal with free agent first baseman Christian Walker on Friday, bolstering their lineup and infield with one of the sport’s top all-around players at his position. Walker’s deal is for three years and $60 million,

Astros owner Jim Crane has never given out the kind of contract Bregman was seeking. Now it stands to reason that he never will.

A a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract.

Nolan Arenado wanted no part of the Astros, but Christian Walker will be a solid addition once he actually signs.

Christian Walker, the reigning three-time National League Gold Glove Award-winning first baseman, has agreed to a three-year, $60 million deal with the Houston Astros, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. USA Today was the first to report the terms.

The Astros have reached agreement on a three-year, $60M deal with free-agent 1B Christian Walker, a source confirmed — a move that probably marks the end of Alex Bregman’s time in Houston. … https://t.co/YcH7RnNabl