Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

Jose Altuve appears set for some outfield duty. Why the Houston Astros are doing it now.
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown shed more light on the reasons why Jose Altuve could log time in the outfield in 2025.
Why Astros leaders are bullish on Jose Altuve’s outfield experiment
Jose Altuve has anchored the Houston Astros lineup and played second base for the club in each of the last 14 seasons. In Year 15, he will venture out from his usual defensive home. Altuve, 34, will take extended reps at left field in Spring Training before at least a part-time move to the position during the regular season,
Jose Altuve could split time between second base and left field in 2025: Astros GM
Altuve, who stands 5-foot-6, has never played the outfield at any point over his more than 15,000 defensive innings.
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve will see time in left field — regardless if Alex Bregman returns or not
Jose Altuve stated his openness to a position change in the context of a specific pursuit, saying he would “do whatever,” including move from second base, if it helped the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman.
Astros GM: Jose Altuve will take left field reps in Spring Training
Astros general manager Dana Brown said he expects Altuve to take reps practicing as a left fielder next month during the team's Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Altuve has never logged a game in the outfield across his 14 MLB seasons, and he's logged just two starts at shortstop, his only non-second-base position to date.
Astros' Jose Altuve: Already working out in left field
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Altuve has been working out in left field for the last two weeks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Altuve would move to left field if the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman,
'Totally different': Craig Biggio on challenge Jose Altuve faces in possible move to left field
As the Astros weigh the idea of moving Jose Altuve to left field, Craig Biggio shares his experience of moving from second ...
Jose Altuve Can Add to His Hall of Fame Resume With Another Solid Season
Jose Altuve has been one of the best players in Houston Astros history. Another solid year in 2025 would make his Hall of Fame resume very strong. Altuve was a ...
Jose Altuve Would Change Positions to Help Astros Sign Alex Bregman to New Contract
Jose Altuve says he is willing to move out of the infield in 2025 if it means bringing Alex Bregman back to Houston. "We ...
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Altuve on moving to LF if Bregman returns: 'I'm willing to do whatever'
A reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman would be met with overwhelming approval in the Astros’ clubhouse. It ...
Houston Astros Former MVP Reportedly Already Working on Big Change
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve is reportedly already working out in left field in advance of the team getting to spring training within the next two weeks. Per ...
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Astros legend Craig Biggio endorses Jose Altuve's possible move to left field
The Houston Astros might move franchise anchor Jose Altuve from his usual perch at second base to left field in 2025. One Astros legend endorsed Altuve's potential move Saturday night.
Houston Astros unveil 2025 slogan, an update on the train and new menu items
The 'Stros have a new mantra, a different lineup, more food items and a fun Altuve promotional giveaway. Even the train in ...