For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat leadoff for the Houston Astros, a change he requested due to his transition from second base to left field. Altuve batted second against the Detroit Tigers, where he went 2-for-4 with a home run and 3 RBI in an 8-5 victory. This shift aims to help boost his performance as Altuve’s on-base percentage has declined this season, and the Astros’ overall offense has struggled, ranking 10th among AL teams in batting average and runs scored.
