WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Alex Bregman, Evan Gattis and Jake Marisnick will be the only regulars in the starting lineup for the Astros in Friday's 12:05 p.m. CT Grapefruit League opener against the Nats at FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Bregman will play shortstop, Gattis will be the designated hitter and Marisnick will be in center field.
Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will play for the first time on Saturday against the Braves, George Springer will play on Sunday against the Cardinals and Josh Reddick will make his spring debut Monday in one of the split-squad games.