It has been known since the beginning of spring training that Altuve would make the switch to the outfield this year. He has been getting his reps in lately, and there have been s

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.

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.