Ellsbury is batting leadoff for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

With Aaron Hicks getting the start in left field Tuesday, it was between Ellsbury and Brett Gardner for the last starting spot in the outfield. Ultimately, it was decided that Ellsbury, who ended the spring with a home run, would draw the start in center and bat leadoff. He'll look to set the table Tuesday against Houston's ace, Dallas Keuchel, against whom Ellsbury is 2-for-7 lifetime with a walk and a strikeout.