The Houston Astros are in a weird spot of trying to contend while planning ahead for the future. It looks as though they already have a contingency plan for one aging veteran, at least. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter recently went over what he believes to be each MLB team's five-year plan at second base.

Jose Altuve will make his first Grapefruit League start in left field Friday, when the Houston Astros play the Cardinals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, manager Joe Espada said. It will mark the next step for Altuve,

Altuve has not appeared in a game yet this spring, but team officials had always targeted Friday for his first taste of left field. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the plan to reporters in West Palm Beach,