JOSE ALTUVE NEWS

Returns from injured list Altuve (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve has missed nearly three weeks of action due to left oblique soreness, but he's been working out lately with no issues and will return to the Astros' lineup without a rehab assignment. The veteran second baseman will carry a .264/.371/.479 batting line with six home runs and five stolen bases over 32 games into action Wednesday.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Wednesday Astros manager Dusty Baker said there's a chance Altuve (oblique) could be activated Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is also a possibility for Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers. Altuve landed on the injured list July 6 due to left oblique soreness, but he's been doing baseball activities without issue for the last week or so and will apparently be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might not need rehab assignment Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that it's possible Altuve (oblique) can be activated without going out on a rehab assignment first, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Baker did note that he has not yet spoken to Altuve about the possibility. Altuve began taking batting practice last week as he works his way back from a left oblique strain, so if he doesn't wind up needing rehab games it seems as if he could be activated relatively soon. The veteran second baseman has been sidelined since early July.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes batting practice Altuve (oblique) took batting practice on the field prior to the Astros' game Tuesday against the Rockies, MLB.com reports.

Impact Altuve began running the bases Sunday, so he's steadily ramping up his activity. Though there's been no official timeline given, it's expected that he'll begin a rehab assignment shortly with the target being a return in late July.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Runs bases Sunday Altuve (oblique) ran the bases before Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Dusty Baker also said before Sunday's matchup that Altuve will travel with the Astros for their upcoming road trip to Colorado, so the second baseman will require more time before he's able to begin a rehab assignment. Altuve also took grounders at second base just before the All-Star break, so he's made encouraging progress over the past week.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be activated when eligible Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Altuve (oblique) is healing faster than anticipated, but the second baseman isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injure...

Impact Brown's comments came after Altuve was able to take grounders at second base prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Though the GM didn't put a firm target date on Altuve's return from the IL, Brown suggested that the eight-time All-Star is about a week behind slugger Yordan Alvarez (oblique) in their respective recovery programs. Alvarez is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, so if all goes well in Altuve's recovery over the next week, the 33-year-old could be cleared to join a minor-league affiliate the week after. Mauricio Dubon should continue to handle the keystone on an everyday basis until Altuve is deemed ready to return from the IL.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve (left oblique) placed on 10-day IL HOUSTON -- Despite getting relatively good news about the severity of Jose Altuve's strained left oblique, the Astros placed the star second...

JULY 7, 2023 • MLB.COM

Chandler Rome: The Astros put Jose Altuve on the injured list... - The Athletic The Astros put Jose Altuve on the injured list Thursday with a left oblique injury. Altuve said his MRI revealed relatively good news — some...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MRI results reassuring Altuve said that MRI results showed a "minor" issue with his left oblique Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve also noted that the results were better than he was expecting. While he didn't comment on a possible return timeline, he expressed optimism about returning shortly after the All-Star break. The 33-year-old second baseman tweaked his left oblique during batting practice Tuesday and was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday (retroactive to Tuesday).

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL The Astros placed Altuve on the 10-day injured list Thursday with left oblique discomfort.

Impact After tweaking his oblique during batting practice Tuesday, Altuve will officially be sidelined through the All-Star break. The move is retroactive to July 4, so Altuve will be eligible to return as soon as the break is over. Mauricio Dubon will presumably handle second base while Altuve is out, and David Hensley was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill Altuve's roster spot.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out through All-Star break Astros general manager Dana Brown said Wednesday that a decision hasn't been made regarding whether Altuve (oblique) will go on the 10-day injured list, but the second baseman coul...

Impact After he tweaked his left oblique during batting practice Tuesday, Altuve was sent in for an MRI on Wednesday, and the Astros plan to review the results of those tests Thursday before determining whether the 33-year-old will require a trip to the IL. Mauricio Dubon has started at second base in Altuve's stead over the past two games and appears likely to hold down a regular spot in the lineup the rest of the week, barring Altuve showing dramatic improvement. Since Altuve last played Monday, he would still be eligible to return for the Astros' first game after the break July 14 against the Angels if Houston decides to place him on the IL.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being sent for MRI Altuve (oblique) will undergo an MRI Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Altuve tweaked his left oblique during batting practice Tuesday and will now get checked out to determine the severity. He also dealt with an oblique issue last month, missing four games but ultimately avoiding the injured list. The Astros might play things more cautiously this time around, but we'll have to wait and see what the MRI says.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of lineup Altuve (oblique) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against Colorado, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve will remain on the bench for a second straight game as he nurses an oblique injury. Mauricio Dubon will draw another start at second base and bat leadoff Wednesday versus the Rockies.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Jose Altuve injured his left oblique on a swing... - The Athletic Jose Altuve injured his left oblique on a swing during batting practice prior to Tuesday's 4-1 win against the Rockies. Manager Dusty Baker...

JULY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Astros' Altuve scratched from lineup Altuve appeared to injure himself on a swing during pregame batting practice.

JULY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealing with oblique discomfort Altuve was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left oblique discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The severity of Altuve's injury is still unknown, but it's worth noting that Altuve missed four games in early June with a similar injury. The 33-year-old should be considered day-to-day going forward.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Tuesday's lineup Altuve was scratched from Tuesday's lineup, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It appeared as though Altuve injured something during pregame batting practice, as he was seen walking into the clubhouse with bench coach Joe Espada after tweaking something. The Astros are expected to provide an update on the star second baseman later Tuesday.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard again Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Altuve gave the Astros some extra breathing room with his ninth-inning homer. The second baseman has gotten his bat going lately, hitting .375 (9-for-24) with three homers and eight RBI over his last six games. For the season, he's slashing .271/.370/.492 with six homers, 18 RBI, 24 runs scored and five stolen bases through 31 contests while holding down the leadoff spot when healthy.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot against Rangers Altuve went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Altuve led off the game with a home run, his fifth of the season and second in three games since returning from a heel injury. He's gone 4-for-10 in that same span, also piling up five runs scored and six RBI. Though it's been a frustrating season for Altuve from a health perspective, he has maintained an excellent 143 wRC+ and .375 wOBA across 129 plate appearances.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stellar in return Altuve went 2-for-3 with three walks, a double, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Altuve had been out since Saturday due to heel discomfort but showed no ill-effects Wednesday, as he reached base five times, scored twice and drove in three during Houston's comeback win. The veteran second baseman has struggled to stay in the lineup due to multiple injuries, but when he's been available, he's produced at a high level, slashing .275/.375/.471 with four home runs, 14 RBI and 20 runs scored across 27 games (120 plate appearances).

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Jose Altuve's go-ahead, three-run home run on... - The Athletic Jose Altuve's go-ahead, three-run home run on Wednesday night felt like the Astros' biggest hit of the season. His eighth-inning homer prope...

JUNE 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in lineup Wednesday Altuve (heel) is leading off and playing second base versus the Cardinals on Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve makes the return to the lineup after being out since Saturday due to discomfort in his heel. The 33-year-old will be back in his usual spot at the top of the lineup, and Mauricio Dubon will retreat to the bench with Altuve back in action.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros 2B Jose Altuve (heel) out of lineup vs. Cardinals Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve remained out of the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's road game against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Remains sidelined Tuesday Altuve (heel) remains out of the lineup Tuesday in St. Louis.

Impact Altuve has been held out of action since experiencing discomfort in his heel while legging out a bunt single Saturday at Dodger Stadium. There's no indication that he will require a 10-day IL stint, but Mauricio Dubon is getting another start at second base for the Astros in Tuesday night's series opener against the Cardinals.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing heel soreness Altuve will likely be unavailable Sunday against the Dodgers due to a sore heel, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve isn't in the lineup for Sunday night's matchup, and manager Dusty Baker will try to avoid using him off the bench. Altuve sustained his injury hitting the base on a bunt single Saturday, and if he doesn't play Sunday, he'll have an additional day to rest before the Astros' series opener against the Cardinals on Tuesday.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE