How was Jose Altuve’s first game in left field with the Houston Astros against the New York Mets for their Opening Day game at Daikin Park.

The Astros are set to utilize Altuve primarily in left field, with plans for him to play ‘most of his games’ in this position. Understanding the rationale behind this choice is essential. Altuve has demonstrated versatility in the past,

Jose Altuve has played in nearly 1,800 MLB games in what probably will be a Hall of Fame career, with 1,765 of them at second base. But in 2025, the Houston Astros veteran is moving out to left field for much of the season. And as we've seen in spring training (see below), he's had some trouble out there.