The Houston Astros are continuing to navigate a challenging season with significant roster changes. Recently, they swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, showcasing strong offensive performances, especially from Christian Walker. However, Walker has been placed on the paternity list, and outfielder Kennedy Corona has been called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill his spot. Over 76 games in Triple-A, Corona recorded a .228 batting average, hitting six home runs and driving in 28 RBIs.

Although Walker is struggling with a .231 average and a .673 OPS this season, he excelled in the recent series against the Dodgers, hitting .429 with a 1.324 OPS. His absence, coupled with injuries to key players like Jeremy Peña, Jacob Melton, and Yordan Alvarez, reinforces the Astros' urgent need for depth as they face the Cleveland Guardians, who are in a slump with a ten-game losing streak.

The Houston Astros have placed first baseman Christian Walker on paternity leave ahead of their three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. Walker, who is in his first season with the Astros, is currently batting .231 with 12 home runs and 45 RBIs. His recent performance has shown significant improvement, hitting .429 with two homers and eight RBIs over the last six games this month.

In Walker's absence, the Astros have recalled outfielder Kenedy Corona from Triple-A Sugar Land. Corona has struggled this season in the minors, posting a .228 batting average with six homers and 28 RBIs.