"Though the Astros were on his original list of trade destinations, the loss of Tucker and the likely loss of free agent Alex Bregman had caused Arenado to reconsider. He wanted more time, sources described, and while he did not tell the Astros 'no' definitively, he also did not want to rush into a decision," Woo reported.

Jose Altuve is the Houston Astros' anchor at second base for the last 14 years. This month, his first Spring Training game will mark a new era's start. Per manager Joe Espada, the date of Altuve's first appearance this spring has yet to be determined.

The Houston Astros seem committed to playing Jose Altuve in left field. Once posed as the solution for the infield dilemma if they were to re-sign Alex Bregman