The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.
Game Details
Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CT
Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Astros starting pitcher: Cristian Javier (RHP)
How to Tune In
Local TV: HOU Video
Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2
Astros Starting Lineup
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Taylor Trammell (L) LF
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Isaac Paredes (R) 3B
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Zach Cole (L) RF
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Carlos Correa (R) SS
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Joey Loperfido (L) DH
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Jake Meyers (R) CF
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C.J. Alexander (L) 1B
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Nick Allen (R) 2B
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César Salazar (L) C
SP: Cristian Javier (RHP)
Cardinals Starting Lineup
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Nathan Church (L) CF
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José Fermín (R) LF
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Nolan Gorman (L) 3B
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Jordan Walker (R) RF
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Nelson Velázquez (R) DH
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Blaze Jordan (R) 1B
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Jeremy Rivas (R) SS
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Andy Yerzy (L) C
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Brody Moore (R) 2B
SP: Richard Fitts (RHP)
Notes
Right-hander Cristian Javier gets the start for Houston as the Astros continue Grapefruit League play against the Cardinals. The lineup includes several notable names expected to factor into Houston’s 2026 plans, including Carlos Correa, Isaac Paredes, and Jake Meyers. St. Louis counters with right-hander Richard Fitts and a lineup featuring Nolan Gorman and Jordan Walker.