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Astros Lineup Shuffle Awaits Correa | Houston News

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Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Sep 12, 2026
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Summary

Carlos Correa could return to the field before the season ends, sparking a lineup shuffle as the Astros consider moving him to second base—pushing Jose Altuve to DH and Yordan Alvarez to left field. Recovering from May ankle surgery, Correa’s been hitting, fielding, and running bases in Florida, with live BP looming. With Isaac Paredes at third and Jeremy Pena locked in at shortstop, the team’s flexibility lets them optimize matchups: Altuve gets a defensive break while staying impactful at the plate, and Alvarez’s left-field experience makes the switch feasible. Manager Joe Espada’s goal? Get their best players on the field for the postseason push, turning this roster puzzle into a strategic advantage. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c531473f3d0ff64b