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Jose Altuve 2020 Outlook: A Return to Form?
5 years agoJose Altuve had a 2019 filled with ups and downs. He played in a career-low 124 games due to a hamstring issue in the middle of the season. He also hit under .300 for the first time since 2013 and had his worst OBP (.353) since 2013. He failed to reach double-digit steals for the first time in his career as he only managed a measly six, but this can easily be attributed to the hamstring issue. He did, however, improve on his power numbers as he hit a career-high 31 home runs and finished with a career-best .550 SLG. The question of what we should expect in 2020 likely comes down to health. If healthy, he should be a no-doubt top-flight second baseman that will provide you with a plethora of counting stats, including some steals once again. He hits in the heart of a ridiculous lineup that finished third in all of baseball in runs scored in 2019. He has a current ADP of 34 and is being taken as the number two second baseman behind Jonathan Villar. Assuming all is fine with his health, you should have no reservations drafting him here, but it may be wise to temper expectations as far as steals are concerned. He should still produce in this category, but the days of 30-plus steals are likely a thing of the past.
