Kemp has gone 9-for-28 with two doubles, three RBI and one stolen base (three attempts) through 15 spring games.
He's been filling in at second base frequently with Jose Altuve away competing in the WBC, making 14 appearances at the keystone compared to just three in the outfield. Kemp primarily played left field with the Astros last season, but the team decided to have Kemp focus his efforts in the infield this spring with the additions of Josh Reddick, Carlos Beltran and Nori Aoki over the winter. Kemp is expected to open the season at Triple-A Fresno.