Altuve to DH

He is a Houston GOAT

However, his defensive mistake helped sink the Astros’ postseason hopes. With a 2-1 lead in the eighth, he couldn’t field a grounder from Vierling, which let the Tigers tie the game on a wild pitch and then take the lead with a three-run double from Ibanez.

At 34, Altuve’s defense has really dropped off, costing the team 13-15 runs a year since 2022. He’s one of the worst second basemen in the league right now, and it raises big questions about what the Astros will do with him next season. He’s a solid DH, but it’s time to rethink his role.