He debuted for the Yankees in May 2016, three months before Aaron Judge first wore the pinstripes. However, the Yankees traded him to the Seattle Mariners that August, and he subsequently flashed in 2017 with 11 home runs, 59 RBI, and 1.1 bWAR on an 84-loss team.

Jose Altuve is expected to play “most” of his games in left field this season, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday, confirming a position change for the Houston Astros’ franchise player and longtime second baseman.

Expect Walker to be in Houston's Opening Day lineup despite a strained oblique. The Astros' new first baseman and offseason addition will take bats against minor-league pitching in Florida on Monday and Tuesday, then fly back to Houston, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome.