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The Houston Astros are planning to play erstwhile second baseman Jose Altuve mostly in left field this season.

Altuve is shadowing two Astros coaches, who worked with him for two weeks at Daikin Park to help prepare for a potential position change.

The Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago White Sox to bring in a superstar outfielder.

On Sunday, however, Altuve was put to the test. During the first inning a ball got past shortstop Luis Guillorme and Altuve had to field the ball and throw home. The throw was wide and the Nationals scored their first run of the game.

With a new position, new teammates and a new name on the ballpark, things in Houston will look quite different for Altuve this season.

Astros manager Joe Espada says he does not want to shuttle Jose Altuve between left field and second base and current plan is to start in outfield.

Jose Altuve is spending much of his spring adjusting to his new home in left field after 14 seasons as the second baseman for the Houston Astros. One of Altuve's former Houston teammates helped with the move over the last week.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve. is set to make his spring training debut in left field on Friday, according to manager Joe Espada.