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.
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.
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.
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 pleased with Altuve's early left field workouts
While he continues to take ground balls at second base, Jose Altuve has been working out in left field for the last few weeks, and so far, he’s shown nothing to indicate he won’t be able to play the outfield in 2025.
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 ...
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 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: 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 ...
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 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 ...
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 star Jose Altuve & wife Nina enjoy streets of Rome during getaway with friends
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve's wife, Nina, took to Instagram to share a snap on her story as she enjoyed an outing in the eternal city, Rome, with her husband and a couple of f ...