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?

There are a lot of reasons for Jose Altuve to hit second instead of leadoff, but the main reason for the change is it's what Jose Altuve himself requested.