2B,LF,DH - Houston Astros
- Age 35
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Jose Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk and stolen base in the Astros’ 6-2 loss to the Angels.
Fantasy Impact
Altuve will look to once again offer manager Joe Espada a stable veteran option in the Houston lineup after a solid 2025 campaign, batting .265 with 26 home runs, 77 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 155 games. The veteran second baseman still offers fantasy managers a steady lineup option entering 2026.
Astros manager Joe Espada said Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base.
Fantasy Impact
Altuve is expected to transition back into the infield this season after moving to the outfield last year. He could continue to see playing time in both positions.
Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will not suit up for Venezuela at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
Fantasy Impact
The Astros requested that Altuve skip the WBC and instead be with the team throughout Spring Training. The request certainly stems from Altuve missing the first 43 games of the 2023 season after breaking his thumb on a hit by pitch at the 2023 WBC. Altuve's Astros teammate, Carlos Correa, will also skip the WBC due to insurance issues with his contract. Altuve suited up in 155 games for the club last season and is reportedly healthy for spring training after undergoing a foot procedure in November.
Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters that Jose Altuve will play second base almost exclusively next season.
Fantasy Impact
Altuve is expected to see some starts in left field, but he'll primarily move back to the infield at second base. He is slated to be fully healthy after undergoing minor offseason foot surgery.
Jose Altuve underwent right foot surgery on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart has said Altuve is expected to be fully healthy entering spring training. He played through the injury to end this past season.
