Jose Altuve has played in nearly 1,800 MLB games in what probably will be a Hall of Fame career, with 1,765 of them at second base. But in 2025, the Houston Astros veteran is moving out to left field for much of the season. And as we've seen in spring training (see below), he's had some trouble out there.
The New York Mets and Houston Astros will both have new-look lineups when they face each other in Thursday's Opening Day game. The Mets added superstar outfielder Juan Soto and right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes, the latter of whom will start Thursday's contest.
As the Astros took on the Mets on Opening Day, Jose Altuve shared his reaction to the fans in left field giving him a standing ovation.
How was Jose Altuve’s first game in left field with the Houston Astros against the New York Mets for their Opening Day game at Daikin Park.
Jose Altuve’s first play in the outfield as a professional baseball player was eventful. With two outs and two on in the top of the first against the Mets on Thursday, Brandon Nimmo lofted a fly ball to left-center field,
With the Houston Astros set on moving Jose Altuve to a position he’s never played after being a second baseman his entire career, it’s led to some uncertainty on who will take his spot. Altuve is supposed to start Opening Day in left field against the New York Mets,
Jose Altuve is well on his way to stamping himself as the greatest Astros player in franchise history and the way he's done it only makes Houston love him more.
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Now that the former Minute Maid Park in Houston is 25 years old, we looked back at several big games and huge moments that have made history.
Griffin Canning held the Astros to two earned runs on four hits, walking two and striking out four over 5 2/3 innings.