The Houston Astros plan to transition Jose Altuve from second base to left field for the upcoming season, a notable shift given that Altuve has played 1,767 games predominantly at second. Manager Joe Espada shared that the intention is to avoid frequent positional changes for Altuve. The move initially stemmed from organizational discussions about retaining Alex Bregman, whose return could have triggered a chain of position shifts within the team. Altuve expressed his willingness to adapt his role for the benefit of the team's roster stability.
Manager Joe Espada confirmed that Jose Altuve will mainly play in left field this season, marking a significant shift for the nine-time All-Star.
Altuve, primarily a second baseman throughout his career, expressed his willingness to adapt for the team's needs, notably mentioning his desire to help keep Bregman.
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