Astros second. Jon Singleton singles to shallow infield. Victor Caratini flies out to deep right field to Ryan Vilade. Brendan Rodgers singles to shallow left field. Jon Singleton to second.

Singleton, a left-handed hitter, offered potential balance for a right-handed heavy lineup. Backup catcher Victor Caratini, a switch-hitter, gives Espada one left-handed option aside from Yordan ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jon Singleton, the former top prospect whose comeback from three drug suspensions crescendoed last season, will not make the Houston Astros’ Opening Day roster.