Altuve hadn't gotten many chances at his new position heading into Thursday. Then he faced a long fly ball and did not handle it well.

The Houston Astros are planning to play erstwhile second baseman Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season.

A handful of curious fans, and even a couple of reporters, hugged the railing atop the left field wall at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on a sunny Friday afternoon, eager for a front-row seat to Astr

It’s a good thing it’s spring training, because Jose Altuve needs all the practice he can get in the outfield.

The Houston Astros are doing something no one ever expected — moving Jose Altuve to left field. Projected to be the team’s starting left fielder for the 2025 MLB season, Altuve is attempting to adjust to an entirely new position for the first time in his 14-year career.