Martin Maldonado starting on Thursday for Astros

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is in the lineup Thursday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means:

Maldonado is getting the nod behind the plate while batting ninth in the order against Angels starter Alex Cobb.

Our models project Maldonado for 0.6 hits, 0.4 runs, 0.1 home runs, 0.5 RBI and 7.8 FanDuel points.