The Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox to bring in a superstar outfielder.

On Sunday, however, Altuve was put to the test. During the first inning a ball got past shortstop Luis Guillorme and Altuve had to field the ball and throw home. The throw was wide and the Nationals scored their first run of the game.

Back when the Houston Astros were pushing hard to bring back Alex Bregman, the prospect of Jose Altuve moving back to left field was first introduced. The idea was that if Bregman returned, newcomer Isaac Paredes would move to second base, and Altuve would play in the outfield.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve. is set to make his spring training debut in left field on Friday, according to manager Joe Espada.

The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful franchises over the past decade, winning a pair of World Series titles along the way.

The Houston Astros are answering the big question about former AL MVP Jose Altuve heading into the 2025 MLB season.

The Houston Astros are about to enter a season in which there will be major changes. Third baseman Alex Bregman has departed for the Boston Red Sox, leaving Jose Altuve as the last remaining member of the 2017 World Series team.

Jose Altuve shifts to the outfield, boosting fantasy value. Injuries to Christian Walker alter draft strategies. How will Altuve take on his new outfield role?

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Astros manager Joe Espada told the Houston beat that Jose Altuve would play the “majority” of his games in left field. The second-year skipper walked that back a bit on Friday, indicating that the team’s position player mix remains unsettled.