Walker (back) is batting fourth and playing first base Friday against the Rays.
Walker was removed from Wednesday's game against the Twins with lower-back stiffness, but Thursday's off day was enough rest for the slugger. Walker is slashing .239/.310/.469 with 19 homers, 56 RBI, 45 runs scored and a 30:81 BB:K across 361 plate appearances this season. However, since a hot start to the season, Walker is batting .210 with a .702 OPS and 93 wRC+ since the beginning of May.