Why Houston Astros' Jose Altuve could play 'majority' of games in left field this season
Jose Altuve could play “a majority” of his games in left field this year, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday, offering perhaps the clearest confirmation yet that the Astros are weighing a true position change for their franchise player.
Astros say longtime second baseman Jose Altuve expected to play mostly in left this season
The Houston Astros are planning to play Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season, manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle on Monday. A nine-time All-Star, three-time batting champion and the 2017 AL MVP,
Espada: Astros Plan For Altuve To Spend “Majority” Of Time In Left Field
Manager Joe Espada says the Astros' plan is for Jose Altuve to spend the "majority" of his time in left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Jose Altuve to make professional debut in left field on Friday
Altuve has not appeared in a game yet this spring, but team officials had always targeted Friday for his first taste of left field. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the plan to reporters in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday morning.
Astros’ Jose Altuve to play ‘majority’ of games in LF
After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch. The career infielder will play a "majority" of his games this season in left, manager Joe Espada said Monday.
Astros' Jose Altuve: Plan 'right now' is to play LF
Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. It's not a surprise, given that Altuve seems to be working out almost exclusively in left field this spring.
Astros' Jose Altuve still expected to move to left even after Alex Bregman's exit
Jose Altuve is expected to play mostly in left field this season even though the Astros didn't acquire a clear replacement at second base.
Astros say Jose Altuve expected to play mostly in left field
The Astros are planning for second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.
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