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Yahoo Sports on MSN · 7h

Astros' Jose Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot for more time to prepare after playing left field

For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 15-year veteran requested the change, according to Astros manager Joe Espada. And he did so because of his move from second base to left field this season.

Associated Press News on MSN · 6h

Astros star Jose Altuve asks out of leadoff spot to have more time to get ready to hit

Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason?

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 10h

Why is Jose Altuve not hitting leadoff? The switch came after the Astros leader's own suggestion.

With the Houston Astros offense struggling, Jose Altuve slotted second in their batting order Monday for the first time since 2023, a move aimed at sparking both the lineup and Altuve. Altuve has primarily led off since 2021,

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How Jose Altuve, Javier Báez and other MLB players who changed positions this season have fared so far

The season is only a month old, but already fans of positional changes (or downright odd defensive alignments) are feasting.

Major League Baseball9h

Why is Altuve batting second? It's about timing

Jose Altuve didn’t hesitate last winter when Astros manager Joe Espada asked him to make the move from second base to left ...

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Astros 8, Tigers 5: Jose Altuve's big night in new spot powers Houston to series-opening win

The Houston Astros are back home for a three-game series against Detroit. Ronel Blanco (2-2, 5.01 ERA) gets the start for the ...

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Astros captain urges for lineup changes for key stars, including himself

The Astros are having Jeremy Peña lead off and moved Altuve to the second spot, giving him more time before his at-bats.

Major League Baseball1d

Jose Altuve safe at first after review

After review the call is overturned and Jose Altuve is safe at first with a bunt base hit to give the Astros their first ...

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‘He’s my brother’: How Salvador Perez and Jose Altuve built lifelong friendship

Years ago, they traveled the bumpy roads together and endured adversity with one clear goal to reach the big leagues. Now, ...

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