Struggling Angels look to break 3-game skid against Astros
Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on HoustonAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
Garcia's pinch hit lifts Astros over Angels 5-4 in 10
Rookie pinch-hitter Robel Garcia’s RBI single in Houston’s three-run 10th inning sent the Astros to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles AngelsAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve cleared to return; Emanuel activated HOUSTON -- Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who has been on the COVID-19 injured list since April 14, was cleared to return to action by M...
APRIL 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Cleared but not yet active Altuve (illness) has been cleared to work out with his teammates but is not yet ready to return to game action, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Altuve has been away from the team for over a week while on the COVID-19 injured list. He worked out on the field prior to Friday's game against the Angels but needs a few more days to get back in game shape before being activated.
APRIL 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May return over weekend Astros manager Dusty Baker said Altuve (COVID-19 injured list) could be activated at some point this weekend or early next week, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Only one of the five Astros placed on the COVID-19 injured list last week is known to have tested positive for the virus, and reading between the lines, that player appears to have been Altuve. The 30-year-old is only member of the quintet not to have been activated, after all of Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Martin Maldonado and Robel Garcia were reinstated from the IL on Tuesday. Fortunately for Altuve, he seems to be making positive progress in his recovery, given that Baker has suggested the second baseman's return is on the horizon. Altuve was thriving as the Astros' leadoff man prior to his shutdown, slashing .318/.380/.455 with a home run, 11 runs and five RBI over his first 11 starts.
APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggling Astros look to stop 3-game slide against Angels
Houston is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Astros look to stop 3-game slide against Angels (update #2)
Houston is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Astros look to stop 3-game slide against Angels
Houston is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urquidy, Astros to take on Gomber, Rockies
The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Wednesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Austin GomberAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Urquidy, Astros to take on Gomber, Rockies
The Astros will start Jose Urquidy on Wednesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Austin GomberAPRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Date in Baseball
This Date in Baseball for April 19APRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia scheduled to start for Astros at Rockies
The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon GrayAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Garcia scheduled to start for Astros at Rockies
The Astros will start Luis Garcia on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon GrayAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't be activated Tuesday Altuve isn't expected to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Colorado while he waits to clear MLB health and safety protocols, Mark Berman of Fox...
Impact Of the five players Houston placed on the COVID-19 IL on April 14, Altuve looks to be the only member of the group that won't be available for the start of the series in Colorado. Meanwhile, Yordan Alvarez, Alex Bregman, Martin Maldonado and Robel Garcia will fly to Denver on Monday, and all should be reinstated from the IL ahead of Tuesday's series opener if they continue to pass all subsequent COVID-19 intake testing. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported April 15 that only one member of the Astros quintet was known to have tested positive for the virus, and given that MLB protocols require positive players to isolate for a minimum of 10 days, Altuve would seem to be the infected individual. If that's the case, Altuve likely won't be available until the Astros' weekend series with the Angels at the earliest.
APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Haniger, France lead Mariners past Astros 7-2
Ty France hit a two-run home run, six Seattle pitchers combined on a one-hitter and the Mariners beat the depleted Houston Astros 7-2APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared for workouts Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Altuve (COVID-19 injured list) has been cleared to resume individual workouts, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Altuve and the other four Astros placed on the COVID-19 IL on Wednesday all appear to have finished their respective quarantine periods, but Baker didn't specify when any of the players might be ready to rejoin the team. Since Baker previously mentioned that the five players in question are unlikely to be available for the team's ongoing road trip, Altuve's earliest possible return date would most likely be Thursday, when the Astros host the Angels.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sheffield expected to start as Mariners host the Astros
The Houston Astros play the Seattle MarinersAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke sharp, Astros end 6-game skid, beat Astros 1-0
Zack Greinke pitched eight sharp innings, rookie Taylor Jones drove in the only run and the depleted Houston Astros ended a six-game losing streak, edging the Seattle Mariners 1-0APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Astros look to break 6-game skid
Houston heads into the matchup against Seattle in a rut, losers of six straightAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
France delivers game-winning hit, Mariners drop Astros 6-5
Ty France hit a game-ending single in the ninth inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the depleted Houston Astros 6-5APRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely to return during road trip Altuve (COVID-19 protocols) is unlikely to return during the Astros' current five-game road trip, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Altuve was placed on the COVID-19 injured list along with five other Astros on Wednesday. While it's not yet clear whether Altuve has tested positive for the virus, manager Dusty Baker said Friday that he wasn't optimistic that any of the players would be able to return before the team returns home Thursday. Aledmys Diaz and Alex De Goti should continue to fill in at second base in Altuve's absence.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Astros look to break 5-game skid
Houston is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Seattle The Mariners will roll out Yusei Kikuchi to the mound Friday and the Astros plan to give Jose Urquid...APRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
This Date in Baseball for week April 16-22APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman and Yordan Alvarez among five Astros sidelined by health and safety protocols Astros summon replacements from their alternate site: “Hopefully this thing subsides kind of quickly."
APRIL 14, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
5 Astros land on injured list because of COVID-19 protocols
The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Robel Garcia on the...APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
