10 days ago

Jose Altuve Targets Stance Fix After Worst Batting Year Since 2013

“I’m looking for more stability, more consistency,” Altuve said after a .265 season that ended Houston’s eight-year playoff streak. He’s “100 percent healthy” after a right-foot surgery and says his front foot stepped “way too much" toward home plate. "My back was almost facing the pitcher," he added. He’ll stay at second, but will play left if the team require.