Sat 12/28/13 9:44 AM

Astros manager Bo Porter confirmed that Dexter Fowler will serve as the Astros leadoff hitter to begin the 2013 season. The Astros struggled to find a consistent option at the top of their lineup in 2013, with four different players making 23 or more starts out of that lineup spot. While Fowler's fantasy value does take a hit moving away from the friendly confines of Coors Field, he still possesses a nice blend of power and speed and should be able to be a plus in runs scored as well, so long as he remains atop the lineup.