The Astros will get that quest underway on March 27 when they open their season against the New York Mets. When they take on the defending National League runners-up, Houston will have a familiar face on the mound. Framber Valdez will start on Opening Day for the Astros for the fourth year in a row, according to the team in a social media post.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27. The left-hander is making his fourth consecutive opening-day start.