Get to know the Houston Astros starting lineup

The Astros starting lineup for their first game in the American League is out:

Altuve will turn 23 in May, and he’s the youngest member of the club. Dominguez is also 23, but the rest of the normal starting lineup is 26 or older. This is not a group of prospects with room to grow (like the Marlins to some extent). This a group of place holders and warm bodies who can be traded when the time comes – and it will come.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t ANY talent on this club. And there are certainly some fun players to watch. Here’s a rundown of the American League Houston Astros:

By the way - there are three, count 'em three former A's first basemen in the Astros' Opening Night lineup: Pena, Carter and Wallace (minors).