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Houston Astros Second Baseman Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the Leadoff site for a peculiar reason.
Altuve, 34, plays the Left Field this season for the first time in his career after he spent the first 14 years of his career at the second base.
The Astros star asked to be dropped from the Leadoff site because he needed a little more time to get ready to hit because of the longer ran into Dugout from Outfield than his old place on a second base.
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Houston Astros left Fielder Jose Altuve (27) goes off the field during the game against San Diego Padres at Daikin Park on April 18, 2025. (Troy Taormina-Preferred Pictures)
“I just need 10 seconds more,” said Altuve.
Altuve was transferred to Outfield after the departure of Outfielder Kyle Tucker and third Baseman Alex Bregman.
Astros’ game against Detroit Tigers Monday was the first time since 2023, which Altuve hit in a place other than Leadoff when he hit second place. Shortstop Jeremy Pena hit Leadoff in his place.
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Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve hits an RBI victim fly during the seventh round of a baseball match against Los Angeles Angels, Sunday 13 April 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
“I just told Joe that he might be able to beat me as some games at one point, and he did it today,” said Altuve. “I just need the little extra time to get from the left field and he decided to put Jeremy (there).”
“I enjoy playing baseball,” said Altuve. “I love to play, especially with these guys. I like to be in the set -up. In the end, it doesn’t really matter if I play other or back if I lead or not. I just want to be in the lineup and help this team win.”
Houston Astros left Fielder Jose Altuve (27) gets a sliding catch on a line drive hit by Los Angeles Angels’ Kyren Paris during the ninth lap of a baseball match on Sunday 13 April 2025 in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
In his career, Altuve hit Leadoff in 919 games, hit number two in the set -up in 541 games and third in 333 matches.
In 28 games this season Altuve has a .272 batting average with four home runs and 12 RBI.
