Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

Why Astros leaders are bullish on Jose Altuve’s outfield experiment
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Jose Altuve appears set for some outfield duty. Why the Houston Astros are doing it now.
Though still in a tentative stage, the Jose Altuve-in-left field experiment is underway. Two weeks remain until the Houston Astros hold their first full-squad workout of spring training. But in Houston,
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.
Brown: Altuve's leap to left field could unlock Astros' lineup flexibility
HOUSTON — The idea of Jose Altuve playing left field for the Astros first surfaced last week. It was reportedly Altuve's idea as a way to shift things around to make room for free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to return.
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve will see time in left field — regardless if Alex Bregman returns or not
Jose Altuve seeing time in left field next season? It might not be contingent on Alex Bregman returning, Houston Astros GM Dana Brown said Tuesday.
Jose Altuve Discusses Alex Bregman, Potential Move To Left Field
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve discussed teammate Alex Bregman's free agency and a potential move to the outfield today. Read more at MLBTR.
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.
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 ...
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Jose Altuve open to position change if Astros pull off ‘long shot’ and retain Alex Bregman
HOUSTON — Jose Altuve’s pleas have been persistent, peppered throughout most of his public comments across the past five ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Altuve equipped for Biggio-like move to outfield
This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart's Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...
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 ...