Jose Altuve is expected to play mostly in left field this season even though the Astros didn't acquire a clear replacement at second base.

After experimenting with Jose Altuve in left field at spring training, the Houston Astros are flipping the switch. The career infielder will play a "majority" of his games this season in left, manager Joe Espada said Monday.

Back when the Houston Astros were pushing hard to bring back Alex Bregman, the prospect of Jose Altuve moving back to left field was first introduced. The idea was that if Bregman returned, newcomer Isaac Paredes would move to second base, and Altuve would play in the outfield.