Jose Altuve

At 36 years old, Altuve remains Houston's everyday second baseman but faces significant fantasy concerns after a dramatic decline from 2025 to 2026. His batting average dropped nearly 30 points to .236 while his power output plummeted from 26 homers to just 8, suggesting age-related deterioration or potential injury issues that warrant caution. While his All-MLB pedigree and career accolades reflect his sustained excellence, fantasy managers should expect modest contributions in runs and RBIs given the sharp drop in production, with stolen bases also declining from double digits to just one. The 2026 early-season numbers indicate Altuve is no longer a reliable fantasy asset and should be avoided or only considered as a low-upside bench option until a significant rebound materializes.