Trout (elbow) is starting in center field and batting third Friday at Houston.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old exited Thursday's series opener with a left elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch, but it's reportedly a minor issue so he's back in the lineup Friday. Trout is off to a strong start in 2021 with a .393/.521/.804 slash line, six home runs, five doubles, 12 RBI, 15 runs and 14 walks through 17 games.