Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve had been mentioned as a candidate to play left field in 2025. That position change is set to happen.
In joining the Cubs, Tucker has gone from a key member of the Astros' supporting cast to franchise star, even if it could be short lived.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., right, gets a high-five from bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte after pitching during spring training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fl.
With a new position, new teammates and a new name on the ballpark, things in Houston will look quite different for Altuve this season.
All-star second baseman Jose Altuve is in left. Alex Bregman is in Boston. Nolan Arenado nixed a trade to Houston. So what’s next for the resilient Astros?
Michael Shapiro is a sports reporter for Chron, covering the Astros, Rockets, Texans and every team in town. Michael is a Denver native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and a noted fan of pull-up threes, wide-receiver passes and a good hot fudge sundae.