JOSE ALTUVE NEWS

Twins beat Cubs 8-1, clinch berth in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve fuels Astros' rally; magic number at 5 The Astros rallied for a pair of runs in the sixth inning on an RBI double by Jose Altuve and an RBI single by Kyle Tucker to beat the D-bac...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • MLB.COM

Altuve, Tucker lead Astros past D'backs to get back to .500

Jose Altuve drove in two, Kyle Tucker had a tiebreaking single and the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 on Saturday night to get back to

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Problems Mount in Houston

A troublesome 2020 season for the Astros just got worse, as Justin Verlander might have thrown his last pitch for Houston.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Calhoun homers twice in Arizona’s 6-3 win over Houston

Kole Calhoun hit two home runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over former teammate Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros 6-3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gibson throws 4-hitter as Rangers edge Astros 1-0

Kyle Gibson threw a four-hitter and Joey Gallo hit a ground-rule RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Texas Rangers over the Houston Astros 1-0 on Wednesday nig...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitless in return Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Texas.

Impact Altuve returned to the lineup Tuesday after being activated from the injured list. In an atypical baseball season it's been an atypical Altuve season. His .598 OPS is nearly 300 points lower than 2019.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Springer and Maldonado homer, Astros beat Rangers 4-1

George Springer and Martín Maldonado homered, Alex Bregman hit a go-ahead two-run single in the seventh inning and the Houston Astros got a needed 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros place Altuve on IL due to sprained right knee

Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Houston Astros before their doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Altuve (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Altuve underwent an MRI on Friday that revealed a right knee sprain, and he had already been ruled out for the Astros' weekend series. However, he'll now miss additional time so he can fully recover. Aledmys Diaz should serve as the primary second baseman while Altuve heals.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Altuve Placed on IL by Astros with Knee Injury Listed as Sprain The Houston Astros will be without their star second baseman for the immediate future. According to Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwes...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Astros place Altuve on IL with right knee sprain The Houston Astros lost another star to injury Saturday when second baseman Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right k...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Dealing with knee sprain Altuve is dealing with a right knee sprain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Altuve underwent an MRI on Friday, and manager Dusty Baker said that his injury was revealed to be a knee sprain. He's not in the lineup Friday and is unlikely to play during the Astros' weekend series against the Yankees. Aledmys Diaz should fill in at second base while Altuve is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Altuve (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Altuve left Thursday's game with right knee discomfort, though an MRI on Friday revealed no serious injuries He'll sit for at least one game, however, with Aledmys Diaz getting the start at second base.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains day-to-day after MRI Altuve (knee) is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI on Friday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact The 30-year-old was removed from Thursday's contest with right knee discomfort after a hard slide into third base, but it appears he avoided a serious injury. Altuve previously underwent surgery on the same knee following the 2018 campaign. It's unclear if he'll be available for Friday's matchup with the Angels, though it wouldn't be surprising if the Astros stay cautious and give him a couple days to rest up.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels play the Astros following Heaney's strong performance

Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant outing by Thursday starter Andrew Heaney

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: A's back in action after 4 virus postponements

The AL West-leading Athletics play for the first time since last Saturday, when they were swept in a doubleheader at Houston

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve headed for MRI on knee that required 2018 surgery Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is scheduled to undergo an MRI after being forced to leave Thursday's game against the Texas Range...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Díaz, Brantley 3 RBIs each, Astros beat Lynn, Rangers 8-4

Aledmys Díaz hit a three-run homer and Michael Brantley added three RBIs, leading Zack Greinke and the Houston Astros to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve exits with right knee discomfort Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Thursday’s game against the Rangers after two innings with right knee discomfort. Altuve singled in h...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Altuve exits with right knee discomfort Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Thursday’s game against the Rangers after two innings with right knee discomfort. Altuve singled in h...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Jose Altuve Exits Astros vs. Rangers After Suffering Knee Injury Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve exited Thursday's contest against the Texas Rangers in the third inning because of right knee disc...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Exits Thursday with injury Altuve left Thursday's game after the second inning after suffering an apparent groin injury sliding into third base, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The injury looked painful, but not overly serious from a missed time standpoint. Aledmys Diaz moved to second base and Abraham Toro entered at third base.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Chapman's 1st save seals Yankees' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatis' stellar catch, Machado HR lift Padres over Astros 5-3

Fernando Tatis Jr. made two spectacular plays at shortstop, Manny Machado hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning and the San Diego Padres got a lockdown performance from their...

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS