How Astros’ outfield gamble could create more problems than solutions

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Astros Jose Altuve, Chas McCormick
Should the Astros pull the plug on the Altuve experiment in left field? Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images.

Are the Houston Astros making a huge mistake? They put their future Hall of Famer, franchise legend, and second baseman, Jose Altuve, in left field. And so far the results haven't been good.

ESPN Houston's Lance Zierlein doesn’t think Altuve belongs in the outfield, and this experiment could come at a high price.

Why are the Astros doing this? What’s the plan here? Be sure to watch the video below as John Granato and Zierlein try to make sense of this head-scratching move.

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Do the Astros have the pieces to fix their offense? Composite Getty Image.

In this episode, we dive into what's really going on with the Houston Astros' offense this season. The bats have gone cold, the vibes feel off, and fans aren’t feeling the same confidence we’ve had in recent years.

We break down the Astros’ offensive struggles, including Jose Altuve’s slump, the concern around Yordan Alvarez landing on the IL, and the ongoing controversy with Ronel Blanco’s starts.

Even with Joe Espada promising an offensive explosion, the results just haven’t shown up.

Don't miss the video below as ESPN Houston's Jeremy Branham and Joel Blank weigh in.

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