At the team's Fanfest, Jose Altuve talked about his willingness to play the outfield if it will help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency.
The Houston Astros could put together a dream lineup if they can find a way to re-sign superstar infielder Alex Bregman.
Jose Altuve says he is willing to move out of the infield in 2025 if it means bringing Alex Bregman back to Houston. "We haven't talked about it, but
The longtime Houston Astros second baseman didn't shoot down reports that he would move to the outfield to accommodate an Alex Bregman return.
Houston's longtime star at second base is reportedly considering a position move in order to retain Bregman in free agency, as first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Altuve would fill the Astros' current void in left field, while Paredes—the assumed starting third baseman sans Bregman—would move to second.
A reunion between Alex Bregman and the Houston Astros could be on the horizon, which means Jose Altuve could be on the move -- positionally.
Bregman coming back at this point would be a bit awkward because Houston has clearly conducted its offseason under the assumption that he was leaving. It traded star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs and got back infielder Isaac Paredes, who has played the strong majority of his games at third base.
A reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman would be met with overwhelming approval in the Astros’ clubhouse. It would also give Houston an abundance of infielders and force the Astros to get creative on defensive positioning.
Jose Altuve is making headlines for his selfless leadership, offering to switch positions to keep Alex Bregman with the Houston Astros. As Bregman explores free agency, Altuve’s willingness to adapt underscores his commitment to the team’s success.
The Houston Astros recently made a blockbuster trade to ship Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, which could be the key to an Alex Bregman reunion.
A reunion with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman would be met with overwhelming approval in the Astros’ clubhouse. It would also give Houston an abundance of infielders and force the Astros to get creative on defensive positioning.