Walker returns to the bench Saturday against the Rockies, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The platoon between Walker and Martin Prado at first base will continue Saturday, with Prado starting against the left-handed Tyler Anderson. Expect Walker back in the lineup Sunday against Jon Gray.

Walker is back in the lineup batting third and playing first base Friday against righty German Marquez and the Rockies, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker appears to be in a platoon with fellow veteran Martin Prado at first base, as Prado started Thursday against lefty Kyle Freeland. The switch-hitting Walker has fared better against righties than lefties, posting a career .796 OPS against the former and a career .674 mark against the latter, so a platoon should provide a small boost to his rate starts while hurting his overall playing time.

Walker hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Thursday's loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw Kyle Freeland on the hill for Colorado, Miami manager Don Mattingly gave Martin Prado the start at first base, but Walker was able to make an impact as a pinch hitter, taking Scott Oberg deep in the eighth inning. The journeyman infielder may not be stuck in a strict platoon with Prado this season given that Walker is a switch hitter, but his .663 OPS and 11 homers in 113 games last year with the Yankees also doesn't make a strong case for regular playing time.

Walker is not in the Opening Day lineup against the Rockies, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a bit of a surprise, but with lefty Kyle Freeland on the hill for the Rockies, the Marlins will opt to go with righty-hitting Martin Prado at first base. This could be a platoon for the foreseeable future, with Walker getting starts against righties.

Walker went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

He took Max Scherzer deep in the fifth inning, so it wasn't a cheapie off inferior pitching. Walker is only hitting .216 this spring, but half of his eight hits have left the yard. The veteran switch hitter is set to begin the season as the Marlins' starting first baseman and, despite his declining power numbers over the last few years, should hit in the heart of a batting order somewhat strapped for established big-league talent.

Walker went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Hitting third in what could plausibly be the Marlins' Opening Day lineup, Walker took Daniel Ponce de Leon deep in the fourth inning for his third homer of the season. The veteran infielder is slashing only .206/.308/.471 through 39 plate appearances this spring, but he's still set to begin the campaign as the team's primary first baseman while potentially seeing occasional action at second and third as well. If he sticks in the three-hole, Walker could be prove to be a useful source of RBI.

Walker went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBI on Friday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Walker clubbed a three-run homer in the third inning and hit a solo blast in the fifth over the fence in left-center field. The 33-year-old remains on track to start at first base for the Marlins following a disappointing season at the dish in 2018 with the Yankees. He hit .219 with 11 home runs and 46 RBI over 113 games, all career lows.

Walker signed a one-year contract with the Marlins on Tuesday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Details of the contract remain unknown, but Walker will join Miami after struggling across 113 games with the Yankees in 2018. The veteran infielder hit just .219/.309/.354 with 11 homers last season, though he's a career .268 hitter and just one year removed from posting an .801 OPS. Entering his age-33 season, Walker will likely fill a utility role for the Marlins.

Walker (shin) will man the hot corner and hit fifth in the order against Tampa Bay on Thursday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker won't miss any additional time after exiting Wednesday's defeat in the eighth inning after getting struck by a pitch on the shin. Post-game X-rays came back clean, so this shouldn't be an issue moving forward.

X-rays on Walker's shin came back negative, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

EDGE Analysis

Walker exited Wednesday's game in the eighth inning after getting hit by a pitch on the shin. Fortunately, subsequent tests ruled out a fracture, leaving Walker day-to-day. The second baseman was 1-for-3 with a three-run homer prior to exiting.