Jose Altuve Open to Positional Change if It Means Re-Signing Alex Bregman
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has spent his entire career as a cornerstone of the franchise, but he’s now expressing a willingness to shift positions if it helps keep his longtime teammate Alex Bregman in Houston.
Bregman, who has spent his nine-year career with the Astros, is currently a free agent after the two sides failed to come to terms this offseason. While Houston traded for versatile infielder Isaac Paredes to solidify their infield, the possibility of Bregman returning remains, and Altuve is ready to make sacrifices to accommodate his return.
Altuve’s Selflessness and Team-First Mentality
Speaking at the Astros’ fan festival, Altuve made it clear that keeping Bregman on the team is a priority.
“For Alex, I’ll do whatever,” Altuve said. “He’s one of the best players in the whole league and he’s definitely one of the best players on the team. We want him to stay, so whatever I have to do for him to stay, I’m willing to do it.”
Altuve’s comments reflect his team-first approach. The nine-time All-Star and 2015 Gold Glove winner has played 1,765 career games at second base, a position he has mastered since his debut in 2011. However, he’s open to the idea of moving to left field if it creates room for Bregman and aligns with the team’s plans.
Astros manager Joe Espada acknowledged Altuve’s athleticism and versatility, noting that the veteran could handle an outfield role if necessary.
“He’s so athletic, and he can do some things on the baseball field that a lot of people can’t do,” Espada said. “He wants to do whatever it takes to win. That’s what makes him the heart of the organization.”
Astros’ Current Infield and Bregman’s Potential Fit
The Astros’ infield is currently set with Altuve at second base, Jeremy Peña at shortstop, Christian Walker at first base, and Paredes at third. The team traded All-Star right fielder Kyle Tucker in December to acquire Paredes, leaving a potential opening in the outfield, especially if Yordan Álvarez spends more time as the designated hitter.
Re-signing Bregman could necessitate positional adjustments, but Astros general manager Dana Brown emphasized that Breg
