Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Altuve has been working out in left field for the last two weeks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Altuve could get some reps in left field in addition to second base this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Altuve was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Guardians while it was in a rain delay, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Altuve isn't in Houston's lineup Saturday versus Cleveland.
Altuve is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Angels.
Altuve is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Altuve went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Angels.
Altuve (side) is starting at second base and batting in the leadoff spot for Friday's game against the Angels.
Altuve (side) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.