MLB Opening Day 2017: Astros set Opening Day roster

The Houston Astros didn’t have many surprises when it came to constructing the 2017 Opening Day roster. The Astros are a playoff contender and have an answer at every position.

It was merely a formality when general manager Jeff Luhnow announced on Sunday the opening day 25-roster. The Astros will carry 13 pitchers and 12 position players.

The Astros will have two players starting the disabled list: RHP Collin McHugh and RHP David Paulino (backdated to March 30).

Six players will be participating in their first major league opening day: INF Alex Bregman, RHP Chris Devenski, INF Yuli Gurriel, RHP Jandel Gustave, and RHP Lance McCullers Jr., and Joe Musgrove.

Gurriel and Gustave are the only two rookies on the 2017 roster.

Houston Astros 2017 Roster

Pitcher

47 Chris Devenski, RHP

45 Michael Feliz, RHP

54 Mike Fiers, RHP

53 Ken Giles, RHP

44 Luke Gregerson, RHP

61 Jandel Gustave, RHP

36 Will Harris, RHP

60 Dallas Keuchel, LHP

43 Lance McCullers, RHP

31 Collin McHugh*, RHP

50 Charlie Morton, RHP

59 Joe Musgrove, RHP

63 David Paulino*, RHP

41 Brad Peacock, RHP

29 Tony Sipp, LHP

Catcher

11 Evan Gattis, C

16 Brian McCann, C

Infield

27 Jose Altuve, IF

2 Alex Bregman, IF

1 Carlos Correa, IF

9 Marwin Gonzalez, IF

10 Yuli Gurriel, IF

Outfield

3 Norichika Aoki, OF

15 Carlos Beltran, OF

6 Jake Marisnick, OF

22 Josh Reddick, OF

4 George Springer, OF