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The Houston Astros lost their decade-long anchor at third base in February when Alex Bregman bolted for Boston. Houston's new face at the hot corner has quickly quieted any concern over the future of the position.
According to a report from Francys Romero, Yuli Gurriel has turned several minor league offers in order to remain a free agent. As the season goes along, perhaps a major league offer will materialize as a result of injury.
Amid a rapidly growing injured list, the Astros announced a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays that prompted mixed reactions. The Astros traded former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley to the Rays on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, per Chandler Rome of the Athletic.
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The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve ’s appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.
Play him at second base, outfielder or designated hitter and it doesn’t matter. Houston Astros star Jose Altuve keeps producing.