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
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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.
Joe Espada on Jose Altuve playing left field and more
Joe Espada talks about the possibility of Jose Altuve playing left field to give the team more flexibility and enhance their lineup, plus give an update on Lance McCullers Jr.
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.
Would Astros' Jose Altuve move to outfield to keep Alex Bregman? ‘For Alex, I’ll do whatever’
At the team's Fanfest, Jose Altuve talked about his willingness to play the outfield if it will help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency.
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 ...
'Totally different': Craig Biggio on challenge Jose Altuve faces in possible move to left field
Moving a star second baseman to the outfield in the later stage of his career is unusual. For the Houston Astros, it is not ...
Astros spring guide: 27 thoughts for 27 hitters, from Altuve to Smith to Walker
Jeremy Peña, SS: Peña hit 22 home runs during his breakout rookie season. He’s managed 25 in the two years since, forcing an overhaul in his batting stance and swing in an effort to generate more ...
Altuve on the move? Astros star open to position change for Alex Bregman.
Houston's longtime star at second base is reportedly considering a position move in order to retain Bregman in free agency, ...
2025 Fantasy Baseball: Jose Altuve Profile, Preview, Predictions
Future Hall of Famer Jose Altuve can't match the big bats in the majors in bat speed or exit velocity, but he does find a way ...
Altuve is willing to do anything to play with Bregman... Is Bregman capable of doing the same?
Third baseman Alex Bregman is still in the dark about his future despite being one of the most sought-after free agents available, and the Houston Astros want him back, but negotia ...
2025 Fantasy Baseball: Stud or sleeper at second base, a strategy guide for how to draft each position
How stale has this position gotten? I said something similar about first base, that all the mainstays are getting older, but ...
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 ...