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WEST PALM BEACH Zach Duke Jersey , Fla. (AP) — since offseason knee surgery and will return to second base for the Houston Astros on Saturday.Altuve had surgery just after last season ended to repair a broken right kneecap and had two plate appearances in his spring training debut on Monday.Despite Altuve’s 0-for-3 afternoon, Astros manager AJ Hinch was encouraged by Altuve’s performance in Houston’s 7-5 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday.“He wasn’t too far off,” Hinch said. “It’s very rare for him to swing and miss on the strike threes. But he’s in a really good place physically and even timing-wise, right on time.”The 2017 American League MVP and six-time All-Star will play the field for the first time this year when the Astros visit the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie.“I have no concerns with him, it’s just a matter of repetition,” Hinch said. “It’s the first time post-surgery but I’m not apprehensive about putting him out there … based on how he’s worked on the back fields with the defensive work we’ve done he’s more than ready.”All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman will play for the first time this year on Saturday, starting at third. Bregman was limited after minor elbow surgery in January.Hinch is also encouraged by the progress of shortstop Carlos Correa http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-max-kepler-jersey , who is looking to bounce back after an ailing back led to a tough 2018. The 2015 AL Rookie of the Year got his first hit of spring training on Thursday on an RBI double in the first inning.“Both swings were really good and more so because his body was under control, it was in a good posture,” Hinch said.This veteran team has very few questions to answer this spring, but is working to determine who will be the fifth starter, behind Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, Wade Miley and Collin McHugh. On Thursday they got a look at one of the players vying for the position when Brad Peacock made his first start.The 31-year-old struck out two in two perfect innings Fernando Rodney Jersey , making a good early impression as he looks to outdo rookie Framber Valdez and return to the rotation after pitching almost exclusively in relief last season.Hinch said the performance was “exactly” what the team wanted to see. And though the easygoing Peacock insists he’ll be ready for whatever role he gets, he admitted that he does prefer being in the rotation.“I do like starting,” he said. “I did it my whole career pretty much and I’m just more comfortable starting. So we’ll see. I love the bullpen, too.” The deal could reportedly keep Acuna in Atlanta through the 2028 season."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Talking Chop User’s GuideTalking Chop PodcastAround the NL EastBaseball Analysis PrimerBraves sign Ronald Acuna Jr. to 10-year, $124M extension (UPDATED)New,535commentsThe deal could reportedly keep Acuna in Atlanta through the 2028 season.EDTShareTweetShareShareBraves sign Ronald Acuna Jr. to 10-year, $124M extension (UPDATED)Aaron Doster-USA TODAY SportsThe Braves have reached a 10-year http://www.twinsfanproshop.com/authentic-max-kepler-jersey , $124 million extension with star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal starts this season, includes two club options and runs through 2028. The club options in 2027 and 2028 are reportedly worth $17 million each with a $10 million buyout.Prior to signing the extension, Acuna was under the Braves’ control through 2024. The deal buys out four years of free agency.Acuna, 21, burst onto the Major League scene after skyrocketing through the minor leagues. He owns a .291/.366/.548 batting line through his first 115 games. His tremendous second half of 2018 propelled him to National League Rookie of the Year honors.We are awaiting specifics for how the money will break down on an annual basis. As soon as those are announced we will update this post.This is, obviously Joe Mauer Jersey , a big day for the Braves and their star outfielder. It locks in cost certainty for the front office in a time where arbitration figures are skyrocketing, and it provides Acuna and his family with financial security for life and the ability to become a free agent at the age of 31 if he so chooses. Acuna signed for just $100K as a teenager in Venezuela.Two weeks ago, Talking Chop wrote that now is the time to extend Acuna.UPDATEThe Braves have officially announced Acuna’s new deal. This is the second largest contract in team history trailing only Freddie Freeman’s eight-year, $135 million deal from 2014. The deal begins this season will last through the 2026 season. It also includes club options for 2027 and 2028.