1st spring game will be in LF

Where Houston Astros will play Jose Altuve as Grapefruit League begins
Jose Altuve will play left field in his first Grapefruit League game this spring as the Houston Astros explore a potential position switch for their longtime second baseman, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.
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Astros' Jose Altuve: First spring game will be in LF
Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Altuve will play left field in first Grapefruit League game this spring, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Altuve has seen significant reps in the outfield in the early days of camp and will work with the outfielders exclusively over the next 4-to-5 days.
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