For the first time in the last 11 games, the Astros will have second baseman Jose Altuve in the leadoff spot for Wednesday's game at the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced.
Altuve will go against Andrew Heaney, who he has never faced in his career. Over his last 12 games, Altuve is hitting .244 with no home runs and three RBI.
The Astros are the favorites (-100) at Los Angeles on Wednesday.