JOSE ALTUVE NEWS

Collects three hits Saturday Altuve went 3-for-5 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Altuve had been slumping coming into the contest, going 1-for-15 over his previous five games. The veteran second baseman struck out just twice in that stretch, however, so he was due to see some hits fall in. Altuve's slashing a modest (by his standards) .263/.351/.424 in his 26 games this season, but he's contributed five thefts and is on pace for just his second campaign of double-digit steals over the past five years.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 25, 2023

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JUNE 24, 2023

Out of lineup Sunday Altuve is not in the starting lineup versus the Reds on Sunday.

Impact As expected, Altuve is getting the day off with Astros manager Dusty Baker giving the infielder a maintenance day to keep him fresh through the 2023 campaign. Mauricio Dubon is hitting at the top of the order and playing second base while Altuve begins Sunday's contest on the bench.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lone bright spot for Houston Altuve went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a solo homer and one steal in Saturday's 10-3 loss against the Reds.

Impact Altuve notched his first four-hit game of the season and hit his first home run since May 29. The veteran missed the beginning of the campaign while working his way back from a thumb injury and got off to a fast start, slashing .316/.409/.553 over his first 10 games. However, he had just six hits over his last nine games (37 plate appearances) coming into Saturday. Despite his recent struggles, Altuve figures to be a mainstay at second base as long as he's healthy.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Due to the early start time (12:40 p.m. ET) for the series finale coupled with an off day Monday, the Astros appear to be holding out a number of lineup regulars for rest purposes. Along with Altuve, shortstop Jeremy Pena and catcher Martin Maldonado will be riding pine Sunday. Mauricio Dubon will man the keystone and hit leadoff in Altuve's stead.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals first bag of 2023 Altuve went 2-for-7 with a double, three runs scored and a stolen base in Friday's 10-9 extra-innings loss to the Guardians.

Impact Due to injuries, it took the second baseman nearly two and a half months to record his first steal of 2023, but Altuve appeared to be healthy Friday as he scampered around the bases. The 33-year-old is slashing a paltry .246/.328/.421 through 64 plate appearances, but if he can stay in the lineup, Altuve is capable of improving those numbers in a hurry.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Wednesday Altuve (oblique) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Impact Altuve missed the Astros' last four games due to oblique tightness, but he managed to avoid a stint on the IL and is ready to rock Wednesday versus Toronto. He'll start at second base and bat second. Mauricio Dubon is hitting leadoff.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Altuve (oblique) isn't starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays

Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Altuve isn't expected to return to the lineup until Wednesday, so it's not much of a surprise to see Altuve on the bench again Tuesday. While Altuve continues to heal, Mauricio Dubon will fill in at second base and lead off Houston's lineup.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely back Wednesday Altuve (oblique) is expected to return to the Astros' lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve is missing a third straight game Monday with oblique tightness and isn't expected to play Tuesday, either. However, manager Dusty Baker said the second baseman is feeling much better and should be ready to go Wednesday. Altuve originally hurt his oblique on a swing last Friday.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of lineup Altuve (oblique) will remain out of the lineup Monday versus the Blue Jays.

Impact Altuve will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with oblique tightness. The team said his absence was precautionary Sunday, which could remain the case again one day later. The second baseman's status is worth monitoring moving forward and if he continues to be unavailable, a stint on the injured list could be an option. Mauricio Dubon will draw another start at second base and bat leadoff in the series opener with Toronto.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Altuve (oblique) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact As expected, Altuve will get another game off while he deals with "something" he felt in his oblique while swinging the bat against the Angels on Friday. The Astros are calling his absence from the last two games precautionary, and they haven't scheduled any sort of imaging at this point. While Altuve recovers, Mauricio Dubon is hitting at the top of the lineup and playing second base. It remains to be seen whether Altuve will be back in action for Monday's contest against the Blue Jays, but for now the infielder should be considered day-to-day.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with oblique discomfort Altuve is out of the lineup Saturday due to oblique discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve "felt something" in his oblique while taking a swing Friday, per Astros manager Dusty Baker. His absence Saturday is being called precautionary, but this is certainly a situation worth monitoring. Mauricio Dubon will cover second base and bat leadoff versus the Angels.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Saturday Altuve is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Impact This would appear to be a designed day of rest as the Astros try to keep Altuve healthy. He's slashed .286/.388/.500 in 11 games (49 plate appearances) since returning May 19 from spring surgery for a fractured right thumb. Mauricio Dubon is playing second base and batting leadoff Saturday.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Thursday Altuve is back in the lineup Thursday versus the Angels.

Impact Altuve got a breather in the final game of the Astros' previous series versus the Twins, but he's back at the top of the order Thursday for the opening of a four-game set against the Halos. The star second baseman boasts a .324/.425/.588 slash line in 40 plate appearances since returning two weeks ago from March 19 surgery to repair a fracture in his right thumb.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Jose Altuve got a routine day off on Wednesday... - The Athletic Jose Altuve got a routine day off on Wednesday as the Astros try to gradually build him back up after his return from a fractured right thum...

MAY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sitting Wednesday vs. Twins Altuve is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Altuve will get a day of rest for the first time in six games. The infielder will grab a seat on the bench with Mauricio Dubon getting the start at second base and hitting leadoff against Louie Varland and Minnesota. Since returning from the fractured thumb that caused him to miss the first six-plus weeks of the season, Altuve has slashed .324/.425/.588 with two homers and six RBI accumulated over 34 at-bats.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts grand slam in loss Altuve went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Monday's 10-inning loss to the Twins.

Impact Altuve temporarily turned the game around with his seventh-inning grand slam, giving Houston its first lead of the game. However, Minnesota eventually prevailed after the game went to an extra frame. Altuve missed the first seven weeks of the campaign after fracturing his thumb in the World Baseball Classic, but he hasn't missed a beat upon his return. He's hit safely in seven straight games and is slashing .355/.444/.645 with two homers, six RBI and seven runs overall through 36 plate appearances.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve's slam not enough after bullpen falters in 9th HOUSTON -- The moment Astros second baseman Jose Altuve rocketed a grand slam into the Crawford Boxes in the seventh inning Monday afternoon...

MAY 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Goes yard in three-hit effort Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.

Impact Altuve has multiple hits in each of his last three games, and he's hit safely in six of seven contests this season. While all but one of his games have come against the A's, Altuve looks all the way back after missing time with a broken thumb to begin the campaign. The second baseman is hitting .370 with a homer, two RBI, six runs scored and four doubles through 31 plate appearances.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve does Altuve things: 'Everybody likes to get hits' OAKLAND -- As Jose Altuve goes, so go the Astros. Though he's not quite right at the plate yet, Houston is already reaping the benefits of t...

MAY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Back in lineup Friday Altuve (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Athletics.

Impact Altuve sat out of Wednesday's series finale in Milwaukee after making an early exit from Tuesday's game because of an illness, but he's ready to rock for Friday night's series opener in Oakland. He'll start at second base and bat leadoff versus the A's and right-hander James Kaprielian.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Wednesday Altuve (illness) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

Impact After exiting Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Brewers early due to an illness, Altuve will remain on the bench Wednesday in Milwaukee. Considering the fact that the Astros have a day off Thursday, Altuve will have an extra day to feel better ahead of Houston's three-game series with Oakland starting Friday. Mauricio Dubon will draw the start at second base and bat leadoff in the series finale with the Brewers.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves due to illness Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Altuve left Tuesday's game against the Brewers due to illness as a precaution, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve is still being evaluated, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. The infielder went 1-for-3 before being replaced by Mauricio Dubon at second base. Altuve should be considered day-to-day with a chance to return to the lineup for the series finale against the Brewers on Wednesday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent injury Altuve left Tuesday's game against the Brewers with an apparent injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He went 1-for-3 before leaving.

Impact Altuve has been replaced by Mauricio Dubon at second base. Since returning from the injured list over the weekend, Altuve has hit .250/.438/.333. For now, the infielder should be considered day-to-day.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE