Singleton is hitting .310 (9-for-29) with six doubles in 11 spring appearances. Singleton got off to a slow start this spring, but he has turned things around at the plate and leads Houston with six doubles. The 23-year-old's contact issues remain (nine strikeouts this spring), but he appears to be in line to open 2015 as the Astros' starting first baseman.

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow expressed confidence that Singleton will "do the things he needs to do to make this club," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Singleton failed to make an impression during his rookie season with the Astros last year, hitting a mere .168/.285/.335 with 13 home runs in 95 games. While he's currently the favorite to open 2015 as the Astros' starting first baseman, don't be surprised if he ends up back in the minors if his struggles carry over from 2014.

Singleton is not expected to start any of the Astros' final three games, the Houston Chronicle reports. Singleton's last hit came all the way back on Sept. 9, as he's 0-for-his-last-23 with 18 strikeouts over that span. The 23-year-old admitted that it's been a "very difficult" way to his end his rookie campaign, and he'll likely be relegated to pinch-hit duty for the entire Mets series, unless Chris Carter's nagging lower-back injury presents issues. Singleton has hit just .168/.287/.336 with 13 homers and 133 strikeouts in 92 games with the big club, after inking a long-term extension with the team in early June.

Singleton is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers. Singleton has struggled mightily this season, slashing just .168/.287/.336. He has just three at-bats over the team's last five games, as Chris Carter will fill in at first on Wednesday.

Singleton is not in the lineup Monday. He has just one at-bat over the last three games, and his batting average has dipped to a putrid .169 on the season. Chris Carter will get the start at first base.

Singleton is out of the Astros' lineup again Saturday. Singleton will ride the pine for a second straight day, following a 4-for-37 start to September. The 23-year-old has struggled to adjust to major league pitching (.169 average), but it seems likely he'll open 2015 in an everyday role, after inking a long-term extension with the club in June.

Singleton is out of the lineup Friday against the Mariners. Singleton will get a day off following an 0-for-4 night at the plate Tuesday, wearing the golden sombrero with four strikeouts. He has been floundering at the plate recently, and is currently riding a 0-for-19 skid at the plate with 15 strikeouts over his past seven games. Chris Carter gets the start at first base while Jose Altuve takes the designated hitter spot for Friday's contest.

Singleton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels. Singleton will get a day off after stating the last seven games for the Astros. Jesus Guzman will get the start at first base Sunday in Singleton's place.

Singleton is out of the lineup Saturday. He hit his 13th home run of the season Friday, but 13 of his 49 hits have gone for homers, and he really shows no signs of getting his average over .200 (currently at .179) this season. Jesus Guzman will get the start at first base.

Singleton is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rangers. Singleton will take a seat with a five-game hitless streak in hand, though he did draw five walks during that span. He'll be relieved at first base, at least for a day, by Jesus Guzman.