Astros star Jose Altuve is "willing to do whatever," including switching positions, to keep Alex Bregman with Houston.
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.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Altuve could get some reps in left field in addition to second base this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Brown added the caveat that Altuve playing left field might only happen if the team makes another roster addition.
Though the Astros have re-engaged with Bregman, general manager Dana Brown on Saturday characterized any potential reunion as a “long shot” given the state of Houston’s roster. Brown intimated that Bregman’s slow-moving market surprised the club and caused it to circle back.
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 has started 1,749 career games for the Houston Astros and every single one of them saw him take the field at second base. He's willing to break that run if it means holding on to a longtime teammate.
The longtime Houston Astros second baseman didn't shoot down reports that he would move to the outfield to accommodate an Alex Bregman return.
Alex Bregman's exit from free agency has taken longer than planned, after being ranked among the top 10 players in the offseason, but a miscalculation and strategy in negotiations
The Houston Astros have been among the best teams in the American League over the past few seasons. After reaching seven consecutive American League Championship Series from 2017 to 2023, the Astros lost to the Detroit Tigers in the wild-card round in 2024.
All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman's free agency has a twist as reports have emerged of the two-time World Series winners' reunion with his former team, Houston Astros.
Alex Bregman's future with the Houston Astros appears uncertain despite a six-year, $156 million offer. Bregman believes he is worth more, leading to