For the first time in almost two years, Houston Astros fans noticed something different about the lineup on Monday during their series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Jose Altuve wasn't hitting leadoff.

Jose Altuve asked manager Joe Espada to move him out of the leadoff spot and into the second hole for the Houston Astros. The reason?

With the Houston Astros offense struggling, Jose Altuve slotted second in their batting order Monday for the first time since 2023, a move aimed at sparking both the lineup and Altuve. Altuve has primarily led off since 2021,