The big news surprised many AZ Snake Pit fans. The Diamondbacks tendered Christian Walker for next season.
“The big news is that the D-backs have, according to Nick Piecoro, tendered first baseman Christian Walker a contract. He seemed a likely candidate to go, considering both his very underwhelming [2021], and the recent arrival of 1B/OF Jordan Luplow. …With an MLB Trade Rumors estimate of $2.7 million for 2022, the D-backs apparently in cost-cutting mode, and alternatives such as Pavin Smith, many expected him to be cut.” — Jim McLennan and Michael McDermott
“Totally surprised by the decision to tender Walker.