The Astros open Grapefruit League play with split-squad games at Noon on Saturday, Feb. 22 Washington Nationals and on the road in Port St. Lucie against the New York Mets. The game versus the Washington Nationals will be on the Space City Home Network.

The Houston Astros have revealed at least one starter for their Grapefruit League opener on Friday against the Washington Nationals.

Altuve got initial left-field work at Daikin Park in Houston before reporting to spring training. Asked how Altuve looked on his first morning in West Palm Beach, Espada said: “It went well. … Some light work, seeing some balls off the bat It looks pretty good. But again, it’s early. We’ll see where this takes us.”