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 will open the season as the Houston Astros’ primary left fielder, a fate that’s felt foregone throughout spring training but got finalized by manager Joe Espada on Wednesday afternoon. “The plan for me right now,

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.