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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 from second base to left field this season.

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Why is Jose Altuve not hitting leadoff? The switch came after the Astros leader's own suggestion.

With the Houston Astros offense struggling, Jose Altuve slotted second in their batting order Monday for the first time since 2023, a move aimed at sparking both the lineup and Altuve. Altuve has primarily led off since 2021,

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Jose Altuve makes big request of Astros

Jose Altuve continues to shake up the Etch-A-Sketch this season. The Houston Astros star Altuve was notably absent from his longtime leadoff spot during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.

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Altuve talks his way into two hole, then bat speaks loudly with HR

Jose Altuve didn’t hesitate last winter when Astros manager Joe Espada asked him to make the move from second base to left ...

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Jose Altuve makes unexpected request to Astros manager Joe Espada, surprising the rest of MLB

Jose Altuve made a surprising request to Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, prompting a rare lineup change that caught the ...

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Toronto-Houston Runs

Yordan Alvarez singles to left field. Jose Altuve to second. Isaac Paredes lines out to right field to George Springer. Jose Altuve to third. Jeremy Pena singles to shallow infield. Yordan ...

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