Jose Altuve won't play in any Grapefruit League games until Saturday, as Astros manager A.J. Hinch wants to ease his veterans into action this spring, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Altuve won't play in any Grapefruit League games until Saturday, as Astros manager A.J. Hinch wants to ease his veterans into action this spring, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis:
The 2014 AL batting champion will be a spectator for the Astros' Grapefruit League opener against Philadelphia on Thursday, as Marwin Gonzalez will man the keystone and bat second in his stead.
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