Astros star Jose Altuve is "willing to do whatever," including switching positions, to keep Alex Bregman with Houston.

Alex Bregman's exit from free agency has taken longer than planned, after being ranked among the top 10 players in the offseason, but a miscalculation and strategy in negotiations

At the team's Fanfest, Jose Altuve talked about his willingness to play the outfield if it will help the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency.

Jose Altuve says he is willing to move out of the infield in 2025 if it means bringing Alex Bregman back to Houston. "We haven't talked about it, but

Houston Astros career second baseman Jose Altuve is so eager for former teammate Alex Bregman to potentially return to the squad, the nine-time All-Star is willing to move to left field.

Houston's longtime star at second base is reportedly considering a position move in order to retain Bregman in free agency, as first reported by USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Altuve would fill the Astros' current void in left field, while Paredes—the assumed starting third baseman sans Bregman—would move to second.

The Astros have not brought up a position change with Jose Altuve, but the nine-time All-Star said Saturday he’ll play wherever the team needs him to play if it means he gets to remain teammates with Alex Bregman.

It seems Alex Bregman is such a valuable asset for the Astros that even his teammates are willing to go the extra mile to keep him around.

However, reports this week indicate Houston is still pursuing Bregman. The Astros have reportedly " re-engaged " with the star third baseman after he turned down their initial six-year, $156 million contract offer.