The Houston Astros are in a weird spot of trying to contend while planning ahead for the future. It looks as though they already have a contingency plan for one aging veteran, at least. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently went over what he believes to be each MLB team's five-year plan at second base.

Jose Altuve will make his first Grapefruit League start in left field Friday, when the Houston Astros play the Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, manager Joe Espada said. It will mark the next step for Altuve,

The Houston Astros are about to enter a season in which there will be major changes. Third baseman Alex Bregman has departed for the Boston Red Sox, leaving Jose Altuve as the last remaining member of the 2017 World Series team.

Already a Hall of Fame second baseman, Jose Altuve will start in left field for the Houston Astros on Friday as they sort out their defensive alignment at spring training.