Astros say longtime second baseman Jose Altuve expected to play mostly in left this season
Star, three-time batting champion and the 2017 AL MVP, Altuve has played all but two of his 1,767 major league games at second base.
Espada: Astros Plan For Altuve To Spend “Majority” Of Time In Left Field
Manager Joe Espada says the Astros' plan is for Jose Altuve to spend the "majority" of his time in left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Astros Manager Shares Unexpected Jose Altuve Update
Back when the Houston Astros were pushing hard to bring back Alex Bregman, the prospect of Jose Altuve moving back to left field was first introduced. The idea was that if Bregman returned, newcomer Isaac Paredes would move to second base, and Altuve would play in the outfield.
Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch.
Astros' Jose Altuve still expected to move to left even after Alex Bregman's exit
Jose Altuve is expected to play mostly in left field this season even though the Astros didn't acquire a clear replacement at second base.
Astros answer big question about Jose Altuve
The Houston Astros are answering the big question about former AL MVP Jose Altuve heading into the 2025 MLB season.
Astros say Jose Altuve expected to play mostly in left field
The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.
Why Houston Astros' Jose Altuve could play 'majority' of games in left field this season
Jose Altuve could play “a majority” of his games in left field this year, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday, offering perhaps the clearest confirmation yet that the Astros are weighing a true position change for their franchise player.
Astros' Jose Altuve: Plan 'right now' is to play LF
Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. It's not a surprise, given that Altuve seems to be working out almost exclusively in left field this spring.
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Houston Astros provide glimpse at potential top of lineup to start season
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