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Astros Plan Altuve Split Between 2nd Base and Left Field

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The New York Times · 10h

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.

Chron on MSN · 7h

Astros GM: Jose Altuve will take left field reps in Spring Training

Jose Altuve anchored the Houston Astros' infield as their starting second baseman throughout the franchise's Golden Era. The next phase of Houston's dynasty could see Altuve move from his traditional infield perch.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 9h

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve will see time in left field — regardless if Alex Bregman returns or not

Jose Altuve stated his openness to a position change in the context of a specific pursuit, saying he would “do whatever,” including move from second base, if it helped the Houston Astros re-sign Alex Bregman.

KHOU 11 · 4h

Would Jose Altuve really play left field? Here's what GM Dana Brown said about it

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.

Astros, Alex Bregman and MLB

FanSided on MSN · 2h

MLB Insider: Where things stand between Alex Bregman and the Astros, Cubs, Red Sox and Tigers

Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.

CBS Sports on MSN · 1d

MLB rumors: Alex Bregman reunion with Astros not a guarantee, Diamondbacks still shopping

Astros, Alex Bregman reunion not immediate. Increasingly, signs point to the possibility of the Houston Astros bringing back free-agent infielder (and Astros lifer) Alex Bregman.

USA Today · 1d

Detroit Tigers free-agent target Alex Bregman and Houston Astros gaining momentum

The Detroit Tigers reportedly have competition from the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman's former team, in the pursuit for the free agent third baseman.

15hon MSN

This One Promise Caused Former Houston Astros Star to Waive His No-Trade Clause

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs finally came to an agreement on a trade to send two-time All-Star closer Ryan Pressly to ...

12hon MSN

Astros Could Acquire $22 Million All-Star Infielder Under This Framework

The Houston Astros are reportedly interested in signing Jorge Polanco to bolster the infield. If those negotiations fail, ...

10h

Astros GM Dana Brown details “fracture” in relationship with ex-reliever Ryan Pressly

Pressly never aired any grievances publicly and continued to serve as a model teammate throughout his uneven 2024 season.

abc13 on MSN4h

Houston Astros' recent talks on star Alex Bregman have not included his agent amid free agency

The Astros front office continues to hold those internal discussions as they look for something that can make sense for the team and their All-Star third baseman.

10hon MSN

Astros GM Dana Brown drops 'fractured' admission on Ryan Pressly relationship

Astros GM Dana Brown admitted his relationship with Ryan Pressly suffered over the last year before Houston traded him to the ...

2don MSN

Houston Astros Minor League Team to Rock "Barbie" Uniforms in 2025 as Part of Promotion

The Fayetteville Woodpeckers, the Single-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, are making waves in 2025 thanks to their "Barbie" ...

17hon MSN

With Ryan Pressly leaving, how does Houston Astros' bullpen shape up?

The Houston Astros' bullpen already had questions before Ryan Pressly agreed to be traded. How does it look now without the ...

MLB13h

No-trade clause waived, Astros trade Pressly to Cubs

Veteran relief pitcher Ryan Pressly, who was on the mound when the Astros clinched the 2022 World Series, will again be ...

Houston Astros Should Sign World Series Champion Amidst Rotation Injuries

It is no secret that the Houston Astros have taken a massive step back of late from their formerly dynastic ways that began ...

16hon MSN

Carlos Beltran gets surprising Hall of Fame vote — from a reporter who exposed the Astros' cheating scandal

Carlos Beltran is a frustrating candidate for Baseball Hall of Fame voters. He played from 1998-2017 and, somewhat ...

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