'Totally different': Craig Biggio on challenge Jose Altuve faces in possible move to left field
Moving a star second baseman to the outfield in the later stage of his career is unusual. For the Houston Astros, it is not unprecedented. It was 22 years ago that Craig Biggio made the move at age 37,
Jose Altuve could split time between second base and left field in 2025: Astros GM
Altuve, who stands 5-foot-6, has never played the outfield at any point over his more than 15,000 defensive innings.
Astros' Jose Altuve: Could get reps in left field
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Altuve could get some reps in left field in addition to second base this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Brown added the caveat that Altuve playing left field might only happen if the team makes another roster addition.
Astros legend Craig Biggio endorses Jose Altuve's possible move to left field
The Houston Astros might move franchise anchor Jose Altuve from his usual perch at second base to left field in 2025. One Astros legend endorsed Altuve's potential move Saturday night. Altuve, 34, will likely take reps in the outfield during Spring Training ahead of his 15th MLB season,
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve will see time in left field — regardless if Alex Bregman returns or not
Jose Altuve seeing time in left field next season? It might not be contingent on Alex Bregman returning, Houston Astros GM Dana Brown said Tuesday.
Brown: Altuve's leap to left field could unlock Astros' lineup flexibility
HOUSTON — The idea of Jose Altuve playing left field for the Astros first surfaced last week. It was reportedly Altuve's idea as a way to shift things around to make room for free agent third baseman Alex Bregman to return.
Jose Altuve would sacrifice himself for Bregman to return to the Astros
Alex Bregman's exit from free agency has taken longer than planned, after being ranked among the top 10 players in the offseason, but a miscalculation and strategy in negotiations
Astros GM: Jose Altuve will take left field reps in Spring Training
Astros general manager Dana Brown said he expects Altuve to take reps practicing as a left fielder next month during the team's Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Altuve has never logged a game in the outfield across his 14 MLB seasons, and he's logged just two starts at shortstop, his only non-second-base position to date.
Biggio on Altuve possibly moving to left field
Craig Biggio talks about Jose Altuve possibly moving to left field for the 2025 season. Houston Astros; Jose Altuve; interview
Altuve is willing to do anything to play with Bregman... Is Bregman capable of doing the same?
Third baseman Alex Bregman is still in the dark about his future despite being one of the most sought-after free agents available, and the Houston Astros want him back, but negotia ...
Astros' Jose Altuve drops honest Alex Bregman admission
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Altuve on moving to LF if Bregman returns: 'I'm willing to do whatever'
A reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman would be met with overwhelming approval in the Astros’ clubhouse. It ...
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Jose Altuve open to position change if Astros pull off ‘long shot’ and retain Alex Bregman
Though the Astros have re-engaged with Bregman ... entrenched infield into flux — and perhaps precipitate a radical ...