The Washington Nationals are reportedly 'engaged' in discussions with free agent first baseman Christian Walker.
were expected to swing big as they look to get back into postseason contention. They need an upgraded lineup with a big bat or two and starting pitching help.There are multiple teams, including the Washington Nationals, engaged with free-agent first baseman Christian Walker, sources say. Walker, 33, is coming off a season in which he hit .251/.335/.468 with 26 home runs and 84 RBI with the Diamondbacks.has become one of the biggest names left on the free agency market.
He ended up playing in 130 games, hitting 26 home runs to go along with 84 RBI and batting .251/.335/.468. Walker may not be a "superstar," but he's a big bat capable of bringing a lot of pop to a lineup. He's also a three-time Gold Glove winner at his position.If Washington could land Walker and then pivot and add another big-time bat, that would be an ideal scenario. They would then need to follow those moves up with a quality starting pitcher.
All of that being said, this is something to keep an eye on. There are plenty of other teams that have been mentioned as having interest in Walker.. The Nationals will have to get aggressive if they want to end up being Walker's destination over those two teams and others. Expect to hear more news and rumors surrounding Walker in the coming hours and days. For now, it sounds like Washington still has a chance to end up landing him.
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