Astronauts will keep Jose Altuve On the left court starting the season, manager Joe Espada told Beat on Wednesday (linked via MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart and Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara). Espada said the plan was to let Altuve play “most of the game” on the left, although he noted that this could change based on performance in the season.
This is a clear finalization of the entire camp. Altuve played a game against the left side of the second base (designated batsman) this spring. It is understandable that the rocks are. Altuve has put down his easy flying ball in every game over the last two games. He has three mistakes, and 13 proposals. Altuve told reporters that his recent mistake game (everyone is in third place is a runner as he tries to rush in and go home.
“I’m glad there were two more flying balls today after I missed that, I was able to make those dramas and keep moving forward. ” He said. “Just continue. I was in a tough situation before and I have overcome this. I’m going to go out and play left. I promise I will continue to work hard and become an excellent left fielder.transparent
On the opening day, Altuve’s opening in the left field will be the first in the major leagues anywhere outside second base. When he occasionally Yordan Alvarez Attract to the outfield. Espada said he hopes to keep Alvarez on DH more frequently than in the past few years. Mauricio Dubon Most of the second base jobs should be obtained.
A potential factor in corner outfield mixture: Cam Smith. Houston has opened doors for prospects Kyle Tucker Break camp deals in his first full professional season. The 22-year-old teared the cover off the ball this spring. He accepted AJ Minter His fourth home run in the spring was deep in tonight’s game. Smith hit .419 with OPS in 13 exhibition matches. The Astronauts have begun to get college third baseman reps in the right field with 25 innings.
This is not a sign that Smith has escaped from his natural position. He played 41 innings in eight games in the third base. Still have Isaac Paredes Smith is positioned in most third base jobs, and Smith’s best short-term job path is probably outfield. This could be the price of sacrificing the expected right hand Chas McCormickbut it’s possible that he can get some work on the left field, too – especially if McCormick bounces from a tough 24 season.
