Jose Altuve To Make Left Field Debut On Friday
41 seconds agoHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is set to make his spring training debut in left field on Friday when the team takes on the St. Louis Cardinals in a Grapefruit League game. Altuve has been working regularly in left field in camp and is primed to make the move to the outfield on a pretty regular basis in 2025 despite the fact that he's never played there as a professional. The move will allow outfielder Yordan Alvarez to become Houston's primary designated hitter in an effort to preserve his health after he dealt with a knee injury late last year. With Altuve moving to left, playing time at the keystone will be opened up for Mauricio Dubon. Altuve will turn 35 in May, but the former MVP still managed to hit .295 with 20 home runs, 65 RBI and 22 steals in 153 games in 2204. Gaining outfield eligibility this year will make him slightly more attractive in upcoming fantasy drafts.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart