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.

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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? He wanted more time to get ready to hit in the bottom of the first inning after coming into the dugout from left field.