Reed is likely to open 2016 with Triple-A Fresno because he's never played at that level, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Reed has held his own this spring, hitting .250 with two doubles and a home run over 32 Grapefruit League at-bats, but the Astros' first base competition will likely come down to Jonathan Singleton and Tyler White with Reed opening the year in Fresno. However, he could make his big league debut later this season if Singleton or White don't perform to expectations.