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Astros veteran Altuve to play 'majority' of games in left field After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch.The career infielder will...
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Astros' Jose Altuve to play 'majority' of games in LF After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch.The career infielder will...
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Astros' Jose Altuve still expected to move to left even after Alex Bregman's exit
Jose Altuve is expected to play mostly in left field this season even though the Astros didn't acquire a clear replacement at second base.8 HOURS AGO
Hunter Brown - Works two innings in spring debut Brown allowed a hit and two walks across two scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against St. Louis, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brown was shaky to start the game, with all three of the baserunners he allowed coming in a 26-pitch first inning. However, he noted he felt better in his second frame and threw a perfect inning while hitting 98 mph with his fastball as measured by the stadium scoreboard.
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Jon Singleton - Showing improved defesne Singleton made a few strong defensive plays in Friday's Grapefruit League game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Singleton lost roughly 25 pounds this offseason and manager Joe Espada had positive remarks about Singleton's play in the field, noting that he looked more athletic and fluid at first base. His ability to field the position will be a key to earning a bench role this spring, as he had negative eight defensive runs saved in 2024 as Houston's primary first baseman. With the addition of Christian Walker, Singleton would be limited to small-side platoon at-bats at most during the regular season.
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Isaac Paredes - Could hit second Paredes hit second and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact After the game manager Joe Espada indicated that the Astros could open the season with Paredes hitting second in the order, in between Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez. The appeal for the team is Paredes' walk rate, which is 11 percent for his career. If that position becomes permanent, Paredes would be in a good position to top his career high of 71 runs scored in a season.
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Jose Altuve - Plan 'right now' is to play LF Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact It's not a surprise, given that Altuve seems to be working out almost exclusively in left field this spring. However, Espada stressed that nothing has been decided yet, as he's still evaluating how Altuve looks in the outfield and he also wants to get feedback from the player. Espada noted that he wants to avoid moving Altuve back-and-forth between left field and second base, so if the team commits to making the 34-year-old a left fielder, that's where the overwhelming majority of his reps will come.
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Ben Gamel - Overcoming back issue Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that Gamel (back) should be ready to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Gamel has been sidelined by a sore back, but Espada said the injury is "nothing concerning." The 32-year-old is projected to open the 2025 season as a reserve outfielder in Houston.
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Jacob Melton - Among five reassigned The Astros reassigned Melton, Tommy Sacco, Miguel Palma, Aaron Brown and Jose Fleury to minor-league camp Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Melton is the big name of the group as one of the team's top prospects, and he's been slowed in camp by a back injury. The good news is he is close to being game-ready, per manager Joe Espada, with Melton likely to be brought back to play in some Grapefruit League games later this week. While Melton is pegged for Triple-A Sugar Land to start the season, he has a shot to eventually break into a relatively uncertain Astros' outfield situation.
18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Jose Altuve discloses biggest challenge of playing left field for the Astros Veteran Houston Astros infielder Jose Altuve is making a big transition ahead of the 2025 season with the team.
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LeMahieu heads for testing after feeling 'tweak' in left calf NORTH PORT, Fla. – The injury bug has once again taken a bite out of Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu. During Saturday’s 9-3 Spring Training wi...
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LOOK: Tennessee Freshman Levi Clark Hits Home Run Out of Astros Stadium Tennessee freshman Levi Clark is on an absolute tear to open the start of the 2025 season. He hit a home run Sunday that left the Houston As...
1 DAY AGO • SI.COM
Pete Rose doesn't need Donald Trump's help. The cheating Astros already opened the door to the Hall of Fame. MLB's slap on the wrist for a sign-stealing scandal changed how we look at the Hit King's gambling.
1 DAY AGO • SUNTIMES.COM
After major changes, the Astros are looking to redefine success 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 re...
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Spencer Arrighetti - Mixed results in spring starts Arrighetti recorded two shutout innings while striking out three and not allowing a baserunner in Saturday's Grapefruit League game.
Impact Arrighetti was shaky in his opening spring outing, handing out three free passes in two innings of work. Saturday's appearance showed improvement, as he threw 17 of his 29 pitches for strikes. Arrighetti will have high expectations in 2025 after maintaining a 3.18 ERA across his final 65 innings to close last campaign.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Lance McCullers Jr. - Big step in recovery McCullers (forearm) threw live batting practice to three teammates Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers threw a total of 20 pitches and managed to hit 94.7 mph with his fastball. He also mixed in his curveball, sinker and changeup. McCullers still plans to complete at least three more live batting practice sessions, but his stated goal is to appear in a Grapefruit League game.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Houston Astros Offseason Trade Acquisition Is Starting Strong During Spring Training The Houston Astros seem to have received some strong return players in the Kyle Tucker trade, including Isaac Paredes who has performed well...
2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Alex Bregman's son Knox enjoys Spring Training fun with Red Sox star and mom Reagan in heartwarming moments After spending the last nine seasons with the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman has now joined the Boston Red Sox. The slugger agreed to a three-...
2 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
McCullers takes major step in lengthy rehab journey WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. took another big step Saturday morning in his long march back to the mound follo...
2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
Houston Astros Get Encouraging Injury Updates on Former World Series Champs With February drawing to a close, the Houston Astros received positive injury updates on two key pitchers this week.
2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Correa talks recovering from foot injury, Bregman leaving Astros Like most of us, Carlos Correa was keeping an eye on Alex Bregman’s free agency. Unlike most of us, he’d been in Bregman’s shoes before. Cor...
3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
Despite lack of chances, Altuve gets 1st taste of left field WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A handful of curious fans, and even a couple of reporters, hugged the railing atop the left field wall at CACTI Par...
3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
Houston Astros Closer No Longer Considered 'Top 10' at Position After Down Year The Houston Astros made a huge investment into a superstar closer and the returns so far have not lived up to expectation. ESPN's Buster Oln...
3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM
Confident Butler on '25: 'We're going to wake the league up' MESA, Ariz. -- You might have missed it last year, but the Athletics performed as one of the better teams in baseball over the second half,...
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