The Houston Astros are planning to play erstwhile second baseman Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season.

Jose Altuve could play “a majority” of his games in left field this year, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday, offering perhaps the clearest confirmation yet that the Astros are weighing a true position change for their franchise player.

The Astros are planning for former second baseman Jose Altuve to mostly play in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said.