Astros' Jose Abreu in 'good spot' ahead of opener vs. Mariners

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The Houston Astros expect to have a familiar face back in the clubhouse when they open a four-game series Monday at Seattle.

First baseman Jose Abreu is scheduled to rejoin the ballclub after he was optioned to the Astros' spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. He had been working on his swing with, among others, Hall of Fame member Jeff Bagwell and former teammate M