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.

Manager Joe Espada says the Astros' plan is for Jose Altuve to spend the "majority" of his time in left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Altuve is shadowing two Astros coaches, who worked with him for two weeks at Daikin Park to help prepare for a potential position change.