The Houston Astros have officially signed first baseman Christian Walker to a three-year, $60 million contract, signaling a likely end to Alex Bregman's tenure with the team. General manager Dana Brown expressed the need to move on after negotiations with Bregman stalled, despite a competitive offer.

Walker, who previously played for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is excited to join the Astros and learn from star second baseman Jose Altuve. The Astros aim to remain competitive in the division and return to the World Series.