The defending AL Champions Houston Astros will open their series against an AL West foe the Seattle Mariners for a three-game series. The Astros will do their best to recover from an extra-innings loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, bringing their record to 4-2. The Seattle Mariners will hope to make their way towards a winning record after wrapping up a road series against the Chicago White Sox. Both teams had strong 2021 campaigns in the AL West, winning at least 90 games each and enter the season with high expectations.Houston Astros vs Seattle Mariners: Injury ReportsHouston AstrosManager Dusty Baker has been fortunate to have injuries at a minimum for the Houston roster, aiding their strong start to the 2022 campaign. The Astros will receive a major boost if Lance McCullers can return to form in time to help the team make a run for another division title. The injury report can be seen belowPlayer NameStatusReasonTaylor JonesOutBackJake MeyersOutTorn LabrumLance McCullersOutRight Flexor Pronator StrainDivision Series - Chicago White Sox v Houston Astros - Game OneSeattle MarinersMariners manager Scott Servais is missing some key pieces of his roster. The team hopes to get Kyle Lewis back as their outfielders have been dismal offensivelyPLAYERGAME STATUSINJURYCasey SadlerOutShoulderSergio RomoOutShoulderKyle LewisOutKneeKen GilesOutFingerEvan WhiteOutGroinSeattle Mariners v Oakland AthleticsHouston Astros vs Seattle Mariners: Predicted LineupsHouston AstrosThe Astros have started to find their offensive groove with American League All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman leading the charge. In his six games in 2022, Bregman has driven in seven runs and owns a batting average of .333.The Astros predicted lineup can be seen below.1. Jose Altuve, 2B2. Michael Brantley, LF3. Alex Bregman, 3B4. Yordan Alvarez, DH5. Yuli Gurriel, 1B6. Kyle Tucker, RF7. Chas McCormick, CF8. Jeremy Pena, SS9. Martin Maldonado, CAlex Bregman@ABREG_1 S P A C E C I T Y 11:13 AM · Apr 10, 2022132291593🚀 S P A C E C I T Y 🚀 https://t.co/F9L4JLqxH4Seattle MarinersThe Mariners have been been buoyed by JP Crawford's elite bat and glove. Crawford, fresh off of signing a five-year $51 million contract extension, has paced the offense with a 1.058 OPS this season. He hopes to elevate the play of his teammates in the opener against Houston.1. Adam Frazier, 2B2. Ty France, 1B3. Jesse Winker, LF4. Mitch Haniger, RF5. Abraham Toro, 3B6. Eugenio Suarez, DH7. Jared Kelenic, CF8. Luis Torrens, C9. J.P. Crawford, SSDion@anthonydion03JP Crawford posts a 109 exit velo on that 2b down RF line. He's 2-for-2 today and hitting .412 thru 6 games this season. Hope he keeps it up #Mariners9:17 AM · Apr 13, 2022JP Crawford posts a 109 exit velo on that 2b down RF line. He's 2-for-2 today and hitting .412 thru 6 games this season. Hope he keeps it up #MarinersHouston Astros vs Seattle Mariners: Pitching rotationHouston AstrosJake Odirizzi will take the ball for the Astros. Odirizzi eclipsed 1,000 strikeouts for his career in his first season with the Astros. He enters the game with a 4.50 earned run average. The Astros pitching rotation is below:1. Framber Valdez2. Jake Odorizzi3. Justin Verlander4. Jose Urquidy5. Luis GarciaSeattle Mariners:Chris Flexen is likely to take the ball for Seattle. After starting his career shuffling between AAA and the majors with the New York Mets, Flexen has molded himself into a permanent member of the team's rotation as he holds a career ERA of 3.67. The Mariners rotation is below:1. Robbie Ray2. Marco Gonzales3. Logan Gilbert4. Chris Flexen5. Matt BrashThis will be the first of many matchups that could determine the fate of the American League West. Both teams will be intent on helping build an early lead in the division.