Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown talks with the media about the decision to trade veteran relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitching prospect Juan Bello. (Housto

Ryan Pressly's relationship with Dana Brown 'fractured,' the Houston Astros' GM said, when a prominent free agent signing forced Pressly into a new role.

The possibility of José Altuve switching positions is becoming a reality. Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed on Tuesday, as reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Altuve, the face of the franchise and starting second baseman since his major league debut in 2011,

Altuve, who stands 5-foot-6, has never played the outfield at any point over his more than 15,000 defensive innings.

Astros general manager Dana Brown said he expects Altuve to take reps practicing as a left fielder next month during the team's Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida. Altuve has never logged a game in the outfield across his 14 MLB seasons, and he's logged just two starts at shortstop, his only non-second-base position to date.

Alex Bregman's fate is still unclear with suitors like the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers apparently far away from a deal.

With rumors swirling about Alex Bregman possibly returning to the Astros, general manager discussed those talks at FanFest on Saturday.

Houston Astros pitchers Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers Jr. along with J.P. France and Cristian Javier are still making their way back from injuries.

Astros GM Dana Brown says retaining Alex Bregman may be "a longshot," but some "positive" talks have occurred. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros reacts to striking out Julio Rodriguez #44 of the Seattle Mariners to get out of the fifth inning in game three of the American League Division Series at T-Mobile Park on October 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)