Jose Altuve to Focus Exclusively on Second Base This Spring

Astros manager Joe Espada announced Monday that Jose Altuve will focus exclusively on second base during spring training. Last season, Altuve started as the Opening Day left fielder and split time between left field, second base, and designated hitter. This year, he is slated to return to his natural second base position on an everyday basis. Zach Cole is expected to take most of the reps in left field for Houston.