The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Game Details
Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
First pitch: 5:05 p.m. CT
Location: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (Jupiter, Florida)
Astros starting pitcher: Kai-Wei Teng (RHP)
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Astros Starting Lineup
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Zach Cole (L) DH
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Jose Altuve (R) 2B
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Isaac Paredes (R) 3B
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Christian Walker (R) 1B
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Joey Loperfido (L) RF
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Cam Smith (R) CF
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Taylor Trammell (L) LF
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Nick Allen (R) SS
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César Salazar (L) C
SP: Kai-Wei Teng (RHP)
Cardinals Starting Lineup
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JJ Wetherholt (L) 2B
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Victor Scott II (L) CF
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Nelson Velázquez (R) DH
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Pedro Pagés (R) C
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Matt Koperniak (L) RF
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Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
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Ramon Mendoza (R) 3B
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Jeremy Rivas (R) SS
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Colton Ledbetter (L) LF
SP: Kyle Leahy (RHP)
Notes
Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng gets the start for Houston as the Astros visit the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Jose Altuve returns to the lineup and bats second at second base behind designated hitter Zach Cole. Isaac Paredes and Christian Walker occupy the middle of the order, with Joey Loperfido hitting fifth in right field.
Cam Smith starts in center field, while Taylor Trammell draws the assignment in left. Nick Allen handles shortstop and César Salazar catches behind Teng.
St. Louis counters with right-hander Kyle Leahy and a lineup featuring recent first-round pick JJ Wetherholt, speedster Victor Scott II in center field, and catcher Pedro Pagés behind the plate.