Astros first baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the lineup prior to Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals with left oblique soreness. He missed more than a month last season with the D-backs due to a strained left oblique.

First baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the Houston Astros’ lineup Wednesday with left oblique soreness, the team announced. Walker was scheduled to start at first base in the Astros’ Grapefruit League game against the St.

The Houston Astros are planning to play erstwhile second baseman Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season.

After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch. The career infielder will play a "majority" of his games this season in left, manager Joe Espada said Monday.