Tucker's RBI in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win over Tigers
Jose Altuve and rookie Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and Kyle Tucker’s RBI single in the ninth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Detroit TigersMAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
Starting Thursday Altuve (groin) is starting Thursday against the Tigers.
Impact Altuve exited Wednesday's game against the Mariners due to right groin soreness, but he'll be back in the lineup a day later. The 31-year-old has gone 2-for-8 with a homer, three runs and three walks since returning from the injured list. He'll start at second base and lead off Thursday.
MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Tigers on home winning streak
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LEADING OFF: Mets-Phils meet again after HBPs, Hinch vs HOU
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Verlander solid again as Astros complete sweep of Mariners
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Diagnosed with sore groin The Astros announced that Altuve was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mariners in the top of the fifth inning with right groin soreness, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet So...
Impact The injury occurred when Altuve fouled a ball off his groin region during his fourth-inning plate appearance. Though he appeared to be in pain when the play occurred, he stayed in the game and proceeded to record a base hit before coming around to score. Though Altuve appears to have avoided a major injury, the fact that he returned earlier this week from a stint on the injured list due to a hamstring issue means the Astros could take some extra caution with him.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Altuve was lifted from Wednesday's game against the Mariners in the top of the fifth inning after he fouled a ball off his groin area in his plate appearance a half-inning earlier,...
Impact Altuve was in pain after the play in question, but he was able to remain in the game and complete the plate appearance, which culminated in a base hit. He came around to score his second run of the day, but the Astros apparently weren't comfortable keeping him in the game defensively. Niko Goodrum entered the game at second base as a replacement for Altuve, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener with the Tigers.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Smashes second homer Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday.
Impact Making his second start since returning from a hamstring injury, Altuve walked in the third inning and tacked on a solo shot in the seventh off reliever Matthew Festa to provide a valuable insurance run. Through 11 games, Altuve is slashing .286/.310/.595 with two home runs, three runs and four RBI.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dusty Baker gets 2,000th win as Astros down Mariners 4-0
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Walks once in return Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday against the Mariners.
Impact Altuve returned from a hamstring injury to start for the first time since April 18. He reclaimed his typical leadoff role and walked in his first plate appearance. Altuve didn't reach base again but most importantly made it out of the appearance healthy. Dating back prior to his absence, Altuve has reached base in four consecutive starts, so he's shown signs of turning around his subpar start to the season.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez, Peña homer, Odorizzi shines as Astros down M's 3-0
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Activated, starting Monday Altuve (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting at second base and hitting leadoff in Monday's game against the Mariners.
Impact Altuve concluded a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday in which he went 3-for-7 with a double, a run, a walk and two strikeouts over two games. After being re-evaluated Monday, he'll presumably be Houston's everyday second baseman and leadoff hitter now that he's deemed healthy.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros host the Mariners in first of 3-game series
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In line to return Monday Houston general manager James Click confirmed that Altuve (hamstring) will likely be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Mariners, Chandler Ro...
Impact Altuve made what was likely his second and final rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, playing eight innings at second base while going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored. Assuming Altuve reports no setbacks with his hamstring when he returns to Houston for re-evaluation, he'll likely be plugged back in as the Astros' everyday second baseman and leadoff hitter as the team prepares for a seven-game week.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays and Astros meet with series tied 1-1
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Tucker's pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters' duel
Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rehab assignment on tap Altuve (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend and is expected to return from the 10-day injured list Monday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston C...
Impact Altuve has made good progress in his recovery since landing on the injured list April 20, but the Astros will still have him appear in some minor-league games this weekend rather than traveling with the big club to Toronto. As long as he feels good after playing in Sugar Land, the 31-year-old should step back into an everyday role at second base when the Astros open their series with Seattle.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros bring 2-1 series lead over Rangers into game 4
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Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros Wednesday
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Tucker homers, Odorizzi pitches Astros past Rangers 5-1
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Does full running workout Altuve (hamstring) took part in all running drills prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact In addition to getting in some sprinting work, Altuve also tested out his strained left hamstring by moving around side-to-side. The second baseman also performed fielding drills a day earlier, so he appears to be making good progress in his recovery from the injury. He could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list this weekend when first eligible.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ramping up activity Altuve (hamstring) took grounders prior to Monday's game against Texas, and he also ran "a lot" Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact There was no detail provided regarding the nature of Altuve's running, though it's positive that he was able to exert himself only five days after being placed on the injured list. The team noted that a minimum stint was possible, but it's still unclear if Altuve will be activated when first eligible Friday. Aledmys Diaz and Niko Goodrum have split time at second base in Altuve's absence.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers host Houston Astros, look to end home skid
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Peña's 2-run homer in 10th leads Astros over Blue Jays 8-7
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