18 Neil Walker, 2B

Pirates second baseman Neil Walker went hitless for the fourth time in his last five games Thursday against the Cubs, making him 1 for 16 over his last five games. Walker, however, walked four times in 12 plate appearances against the Cubs over the three-game series.

Walker has watched his line slip to .228/.338/.298 during the slump. He'll try to turn things around when the Pirates face the Brewers this weekend.

Pirates second baseman Neil Walker collected his first RBI since returning from the disabled list on Wednesday night against the Brewers. He plated two with a single in the sixth inning and finished 1 for 4 in a 3-1 win.

Walker is batting .256 with one homer and 10 RBI.

Pirates second baseman Neil Walker played in his first game since April 26 in Monday's series opener against the Brewers. After missing time due to a laceration on his hand, he went 0 for 4 with a strikeout in a 5-1 loss.

Walker is batting .241 with one homer and eight RBI in 24 games.

Pirates second baseman Neil Walker has returned to the Pirates' lineup Monday.

Walker will bat fifth against Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada. He has been sidelined with a laceration on his hand since April 27. Walker had a nice run during his four rehab games, going 5 for 12.

The Pirates have activated second baseman Neil Walker from the disabled list Monday.

Walker had been sidelined with a hand injury, and had a successful rehab assignment. Through four Double-A games, Walker went 5 for 12. Walker was hitting .253/.352/.342 before the injury. Jordy Mercer has been optioned to Triple-A to make room for Walker.