This prospect is turning heads in spring while managing challenges of diabetes
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By Brian Mctaggart
Published on March 9, 2026.
Astrophish prospect Walker Janek, ranked as the Astros' No. 5-ranked prospect by MLB Pipeline, has been managing Type 1 diabetes in his first Major League camp with the team. Janek was initially told his weight loss was due to exhaustion, but further testing revealed the disease. He was immediately put on insulin and immediately began wearing an insulin pump. Despite this, he has been learning to manage the disease and is still learning about it. The Astros have registered dietitians at every level of the Minor Leagues, including Double-A Corpus Christi, where Janek will likely begin the season. Despite his diabetes diagnosis, Janek believes managing the disease has made him a better athlete and helped him stay focused and focused on his performance.
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