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Astros' Jose Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot for more time to prepare after playing left field
For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 15-year veteran requested the change, according to Astros manager Joe Espada. And he did so because of his move to left field this season.
Jose Altuve Asks Out of Astros' Leadoff Spot, Jokes He Needs More Time to Get From LF
Altuve hit second in the Houston Astros' order in Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers at his own request, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome noted it was the first time since June 2023 that the nine-time All-Star started anywhere except for leadoff,
Jose Altuve hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning that sent the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers.
The Astros are having Jeremy Peña lead off and moved Altuve to the second spot, giving him more time before his at-bats.
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