Robbie Grossman will lead off and start in left field for the Astros' Grapefruit League opener Thursday against Philadelphia, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Grossman will lead off and start in left field for the Astros' Grapefruit League opener Thursday against Philadelphia, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Grossman struggled at the big league level in 2014, hitting .233/.337/.333 in 360 at-bats for the Astros. After the down campaign, the 25-year-old will have to compete with Jake Marisnick, Alex Presley and L.J. Hoes for Houston's fourth outfielder duties this spring.