Reed started at first base and went 1-for-3 with his third home run of the spring in Friday's game against the Mets.
Reed is having himself a nice spring, similar to last year, when he was the subject of chatter among fantasy owners preparing for drafts and auctions. The left-handed hitter went on to post a .164 average in 122 at-bats at the major league level in 2016. He's in a different situation this spring, as the Astros have a projected starter at first base in Yulieski Gurriel and DH will be shared by Carlos Beltran and Evan Gattis. The 23-year-old Reed will likely start the season at Triple-A Fresno, but he's put himself back on the radar after last season's poor first impression.