David Hensley and Mauricio Dubón are the primary options at second with one bringing...
Mauricio Dubón is viewed as the better defensive option as Houston decides how to replace Jose Altuve at second.WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Acquiring another Jose Altuve is impossible, so the Astros are not going to attempt it. Opt outs and roster cuts across the past few days grew the market of available free agents, but Houston general manager Dana Brown appears content with his club’s internal options for at least the beginning of Altuve’s absence.
Brown’s comments, coupled with manager Dusty Baker’s recent Grapefruit League lineup construction, offer the most clarity yet of how Houston will move forward during Altuve’s extended absence. Altuve’s middle infield partner may profile as his replacement atop the batting order. Two other teammates will split time at second base before he returns.
The celebration can only mask Altuve’s absence for so long. Once the pomp and circumstance settles, Thursday’s game will offer a sobering sight: someone else as Houston’s opening day second baseman for the first time in 12 years. David Hensley and Mauricio Dubón should share the position in Altuve’s absence.
Presuming that continues on Thursday, Dubón is the logical choice. Baker could arrange his batting order with a similar, matchup-based approach, but he acknowledged on Saturday one obvious frontrunner to lead off.
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