Expect Walker to be in Houston's Opening Day lineup despite a strained oblique. The Astros' new first baseman and offseason addition will take bats against minor-league pitching in Florida on Monday and Tuesday, then fly back to Houston, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome.

Jose Altuve is expected to play “most” of his games in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday, confirming a position change for the Houston Astros’ franchise player and longtime second baseman.

For only the second time since the Astros have been in the American League, Jose Altuve won’t start at second base on Opening Day. Houston manager Joe Espada made it official Wednesday afternoon when he revealed Altuve would be the primary starter in left field,