Astros Today’s Lineup vs. Nationals — March 12, 2026

March 12, 2026

The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Game Details

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
First pitch: Warmup game (Grapefruit League)
Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Astros starting pitcher: Mike Burrows (RHP)

How to Tune In

Local TV: Space City Home Network

Local Radio: KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2

Astros Starting Lineup

  1. Zach Cole (L) DH

  2. Carlos Correa (R) SS

  3. Yordan Alvarez (L) LF

  4. Yainer Diaz (R) C

  5. Christian Walker (R) 1B

  6. Cam Smith (R) RF

  7. Jake Meyers (R) CF

  8. Jax Biggers (L) 3B

  9. Nick Allen (R) 2B

SP: Mike Burrows (RHP)

Nationals Starting Lineup

  1. CJ Abrams (L) SS

  2. Luis García Jr. (L) 2B

  3. Dylan Crews (R) CF

  4. Keibert Ruiz (S) C

  5. Brady House (R) DH

  6. Nasim Núñez (S) 3B

  7. Robert Hassell III (L) LF

  8. Andrés Chaparro (R) 1B

  9. Christian Franklin (R) RF

SP: Jake Irvin (RHP)

Notes

Right-hander Mike Burrows gets the start for Houston as the Astros host the Nationals in Grapefruit League action at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.

Carlos Correa starts at shortstop and hits second in the order, while Yordan Alvarez slots into the three-hole in left field. Yainer Diaz handles catching duties behind Burrows, with Christian Walker at first base and Cam Smith in right field.

Jake Meyers patrols center field, while Jax Biggers and Nick Allen round out the infield on the left side and at second base.

Washington counters with right-hander Jake Irvin and a lineup headlined by shortstop CJ Abrams, top prospect Dylan Crews, and power-hitting corner infielder Brady House.