Jose Altuve

35-Year-Old Second Baseman2B

Houston Astros

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Est. Return 2/1/2026

2025 Stats

AVG

.265

RBI

2026 Projections

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2026 Fantasy Outlook

After playing second base almost exclusively since making his MLB debut in 2011, the Astros elected to test out Altuve in left field in 2025, though he ended up making just 47 appearances there compared to 66 at second base and 49 at designated hitter. The veteran's defense at the keystone has been subpar for years, and that continued in 2025 with minus-8 DRS while he also posted minus-10 DRS in the outfield. Father Time also appears to be catching up to Altuve at the plate, with his .265 average and .771 OPS being his worst marks since the shortened 2020 campaign. Still, he clubbed 26 homers and stole 10 bases, with that steals total being a sizable drop after he averaged 18 over the previous three years. Altuve should retain a regular spot in Houston's lineup to begin 2026, but his days with an elite average and being a 20-20 threat could be behind him as he enters his 16th season in the big leagues. He's again likely to be a solid contributor, but at this stage of his career the danger of a precipitous decline is inherent. Read Past Outlooks

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