Astros Eye Positional Shift for Jose Altuve Amid Defensive Concerns

The Houston Astros are considering moving Jose Altuve from second base due to his "troubling defensive trajectory." The preferred plan involves Altuve alternating between DH and left field with Yordan Alvarez to keep both healthy and in the lineup. This shift necessitates a new second baseman, with internal option Brice Matthews and external trade targets like St. Louis' Brendan Donovan, Jeff McNeil, or Brandon Lowe being explored. Free agent Jorge Polanco is also a possibility.