Diamondbacks' Christian Walker: Diagnosed with right groin strain
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Walker underwent an MRI on Monday, which revealed he suffered a right groin strain in Sunday's intrasquad game, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Manager Torey Lovullo said Walker is day-to-day and remains optimistic about the slugger's chances of being ready for Opening Day. The 29-year-old earned the starting first base job last season, slashing .259/.348/.476 with 29 home runs and 73 RBI across 603 plate appearances. Walker could enter a platoon role with the left-handed hitting Jake Lamb depending on Walker's health and success at the plate early in the season. An extended absence would open the door for right-handed-hitting Kevin Cron to get into the lineup.
