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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Projected Houston Astros Opening Day lineup if Jose Altuve moves to the outfield
If the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve will likely move to the outfield. That alignment shuffle will have Houston's lineup looking different once Opening Day arrives.
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 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.
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,
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 ...
Houston Astros, outfielder Ben Gamel agree to one-year contract
Seeking a left-handed outfielder, the Astros agreed to a contract with Ben Gamel to bring the veteran back after a brief ...
Astros' Jose Altuve drops honest Alex Bregman admission
As Alex Bregman may not be part of the Astros anymore, Jose Altuve would do anything to save the relationship, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dezenzo's time to shine? These Astros will benefit if Alex Bregman exits.
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown briefly referred to Alex Bregman as a former member of the club on Tuesday when he told the media, "We lost [Kyle] Tucker and Bregman" during an assessment of ...