Jose Altuve

Astros GM Dana Brown said Jose Altuve could split time between second base and left field this season.

Fantasy Impact

Houston has been said to be in talks with Jorge Polanco to potentially see some playing time at second base. The Astros are looking to get Yordan Alvarez less playing time in the outfield, and Altuve is a candidate to see some of those starts in his place in the outfield.

Jose Altuve is in the starting lineup for the Astros Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Altuve will leadoff and man second base against the Guardians. He is hitting .295, with 20 home runs, 65 RBI, and 22 stolen bases this season.

Jose Altuve is missing from the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Cleveland Guardians Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Altuve will take a seat on the bench for rest reasons, with Mauricio Dubon batting seventh and filling in at second base for manager Joe Espada against the Guardians Saturday.

Jose Altuve went 2-for-4 in the Astros' 5-2 win over the Guardians with two doubles and two runs scored.

Fantasy Impact

His performance today, marked by his knack for extra-base hits, slightly boosts his season batting average and adds to his doubles tally, now standing at 31. While the lack of RBIs and stolen bases in this game might not cater to all fantasy needs, his consistent ability to score runs and hit safely keeps him as a valuable asset in most fantasy lineups. Given his solid .295 average and his contribution across multiple categories, Altuve remains a top-tier option at second base as the season progresses.

Jose Altuve is back in the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Cleveland Guardians Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Altuve returns after receiving Wednesday’s contest off for rest reasons, starting at second base and batting leadoff against the Guardians for manager Joe Espada Friday.