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MLB fans had jokes ready as Jose Altuve exited the 2026 WBC, with trash can memes flooding timelines and the internet showing zero mercy
Following reports that José Altuve may not be able to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Venezuela still has multiple options to cover the position that would be left open by the longtime Astros star.
The Houston Astros have made their position clear. Jose Altuve will not represent Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and the decision came from the organization, not the player. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.
Last season, the Houston Astros surprised fans and sports analysts alike by moving second baseman Jose Altuve in left field. The experiment went fine, and Altuve was happy to do whatever helped the team. But by July, he comfortably returned to second base and designated hitter, playing either position for 57 of the remaining 62 games of the season.