Manager Joe Espada has confirmed that Jose Altuve will start the season as the Astros' left fielder, despite some rocky performances in spring training. Altuve has experienced difficulties adjusting, with two recent dropped catches and multiple errors. However, he remains optimistic and committed to improving in his new position. He may switch back to second base when Yordan Alvarez is in the outfield, and Mauricio Dubón will play most of the games at second. Additionally, a promising prospect from the Kyle Tucker trade may join the team based on his strong spring performance.
I'm really happy that I got two more fly balls today after I missed that one and I was able to make those plays and just move on.
It's the finalization of what had become clear throughout camp. Altuve has started 10 games in left against one at second base.
Espada has said he hopes to keep Alvarez at DH more frequently than he has in previous years. Mauricio Dubón should get the majority of second base work.
One potential factor for the corner outfield mix: Houston has left the door open for the prospect in the Kyle Tucker trade to break camp in his first full professional season.
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