José Altuve
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 29 2025Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 2-0 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve provided the only runs of the game, taking Jameson Taillon yard for a two-run shot in the fifth inning. The long ball was Altuve's 13th of the campaign, which is tied for the 19th-most in the American League. He's 22-for-91 (.240) with four home runs and an 11:16 BB:K over 25 games in June.
Jun 19 2025Altuve went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in an 11-4 win against the Athletics on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's biggest contribution was a three-run homer in the sixth inning that was part of an explosive seven-run Houston frame. The veteran infielder/outfielder finished with three total hits, reaching that mark in a single game for the first time since he went 4-for-4 against the same A's squad May 27. Altuve does have five two-hit games so far in June, though, and he is batting a strong .310 with three homers, 12 RBI and two stolen bases through 15 games this month.
Jun 14 2025Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Friday's 10-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Getting the start at DH and batting third, Altuve ripped a two-run double in the second inning before dropping a solo shot into the Crawford Boxes to lead off the fourth, with both extra-base hits coming off Chris Paddack. Altuve has reeled off four straight multi-hit performances, boosting his slash line on the season to .278/.324/.432 with 10 homers, six steals, 30 RBI and 33 runs in 66 contests.
Jun 12 2025Altuve went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two doubles, a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve filled up the box score, and he tallied his third consecutive multi-hit effort. Thursday also marked the veteran second baseman's third game with multiple extra-base hits on the year, and he's really begun to heat up at the plate recently. Across his last 18 outings (70 at-bats), Altuve is batting .371 with five homers, three doubles, 13 RBI and 13 runs scored.
Jun 8 2025Altuve is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started the previous 25 games but will receive Sunday off after going 0-for-5 in Saturday's contest. Even with that hitless showing, the 35-year-old still has a .328/.347/.552 slash line with five homers in his past 17 games. Shay Whitcomb is manning the keystone Sunday for the Astros.
May 27 2025Altuve went 4-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's 11-1 victory over Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what has been a slow start to 2025, Altuve turned in his best game of the season Tuesday. The 35-year-old's first four-hit, multi-home run performance of the year catapulted his OPS from .685 to .738. The Astros star appears to be finding his rhythm at the plate, slashing .305/.354/.525 over his past 15 games.
May 22 2025Altuve went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve hadn't gone yard since April 28 versus the Tigers, a span of 20 games without a long ball. He hit just .173 and slugged just .227 in that span, and he had gone hitless in six of his previous eight contests before Thursday's display of power against the Mariners' bullpen. It's still been a rough season for the 35-year-old, who is now batting .243 with a .666 OPS, six homers, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, four stolen bases and six doubles across 48 contests. Despite the struggles, he continues a starting role between second base, left field and designated hitter.
May 20 2025Altuve went 2-for-4 with a stolen base Tuesday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even with this multi-hit performance, Altuve is hitting just .185 across 65 at-bats in May while tallying only three extra-base hits. He also attempted just his second stolen base since April 8, with Tuesday marking his first successful attempt in that span. Overall, Altuve is hitting a disappointing .242 with a .099 ISO across 197 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 12 2025Altuve (hamstring) will start at second base and bat second in Monday's game against the Royals, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve exited Saturday's contest versus the Reds and didn't play Sunday because of a tight hamstring. However, he is feeling well enough to give it a go in Monday's series opener after missing just one start.
May 11 2025Altuve (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve exited Saturday's contest due to hamstring tightness and will be out of the starting nine for at least one game. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Altuve is still experiencing some tightness but "feels better," so he could rejoin the lineup within the next couple of days. Zach Dezenzo is manning lefty field Sunday, while Cam Smith picks up a start in right.
May 10 2025Altuve was removed from the third inning of Saturday's game against the Reds due to right hamstring tightness, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve drew a walk in his lone plate appearance in the first inning and came around to score before being replaced by Brendan Rodgers in the third. Altuve will undergo additional tests to determine the severity of the hamstring injury, but it puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's series finale. A prolonged absence would give Cam Smith and Chas McCormick more opportunities for playing time in the outfield.
Apr 21 2025Altuve went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a run scored Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve doubled in a pair of runs in the fifth inning as part of a four-run rally in the frame. The hit also ended a six-game stretch during which Altuve failed to record an RBI and scored only one run. Despite that slow stretch, Alutive has managed 12 runs and nine RBI while hitting .303 across 22 games.
Apr 7 2025Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Monday's 4-3 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve played the role of spoiler Monday, breaking up Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert's no-hit bid with a solo homer in the sixth inning. The star infielder-turned-outfielder is off to a sizzling start at the dish in 2025, batting .357 with three long balls and five RBI to go with nine runs scored and two stolen bases over 10 outings.
Apr 5 2025Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 34-year-old hooked a Bailey Ober slider down the left-field line for his 41st career leadoff homer, 12th on the all-time list and third among active players behind George Springer (60), Mookie Betts (52) and Kyle Schwarber (46). The shift to left field defensively this season hasn't impacted Altuve at the plate, and through eight games he's batting .364 (12-for-33) with two homers.
Apr 1 2025Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has primarily made headlines for his defensive alignment early this season, and he's now started four of five games in left field. He's also performed well at the plate, beginning the campaign with a five-game hitting streak. On Tuesday, he delivered his first home run and extra-base hit of the year and is now 7-for-18.
Mar 31 2025Altuve is starting at second base and batting leadoff in Monday's contest against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve manned his new left field position in all three games of the Astros' opening series against the Mets, but he's back at his old spot for the series opener versus the Giants. He remains the team's primary left fielder, but Altuve will still play second base on occasion, and doing so Monday with flyball pitcher Ronel Blanco on the mound for Houston makes sense. Mauricio Dubon is handling left field.
Mar 19 2025Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed Wednesday that Altuve will play "most of his games" in left field this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Espada noted that it's possible personnel changes down the road alter this line of thinking, but for now the plan is to go into the season with Altuve as the club's everyday left fielder. It's no surprise, as Altuve has been focusing on left field since the beginning of camp and has played the position adequately enough that the team feels comfortable with him there. Mauricio Dubon is the favorite to open the season at Altuve's old second base position.
Mar 13 2025Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Altuve has done "enough for me to feel good about playing (him in) left field," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had a misplay at the left-field wall during Thursday's game against the Cardinals, but Espada appears to be pleased with how the 34-year-old has looked as he attempts to convert from second baseman to left fielder. Espada has not yet officially said that Altuve will be the team's left fielder this season, but that announcement seems inevitable.
Mar 3 2025Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not a surprise, given that Altuve seems to be working out almost exclusively in left field this spring. However, Espada stressed that nothing has been decided yet, as he's still evaluating how Altuve looks in the outfield and he also wants to get feedback from the player. Espada noted that he wants to avoid moving Altuve back-and-forth between left field and second base, so if the team commits to making the 34-year-old a left fielder, that's where the overwhelming majority of his reps will come.
Feb 26 2025Altuve will make his Grapefruit League debut in left field for the Astros on Friday versus the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has never played left field in pro ball, but he's been working out there extensively this spring and it appears to be the position he's most likely to man on a regular basis for the Astros this season. The 34-year-old slashed .295/.350/.439 with 20 home runs and 22 stolen bases across 153 regular-season contests for Houston last season.
Feb 25 2025Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Altuve will make his Grapefruit League debut in left field later this week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's workouts so far in camp have focused on left field, and that's the position he'll man in his first game this spring. As long as he proves to be adequate defensively, it seems as though Houston plans to play him there often, if not on a full-time basis. Altuve has never played the outfield either at the major- or minor-league level.
Feb 19 2025Manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Altuve will play left field in first Grapefruit League game this spring, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has seen significant reps in the outfield in the early days of camp and will work with the outfielders exclusively over the next 4-to-5 days. It's becoming clear at this point that the Astros are serious about potentially moving Altuve to left field, although the 34-year-old will have to show he's comfortable out there before the team commits to it. If Altuve does shift to the outfield, Mauricio Dubon looks to be the current favorite to start at second base. Houston also just agreed to a minor-league deal with Brendan Rodgers, who will be a threat to win the second base job.
Feb 17 2025Astros manager Joe Espada reiterated Monday that Altuve will see action at both second base and in left field this spring, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Earlier this month, Espada revealed that Altuve had been working out in left field for a couple weeks before the start of spring training, perhaps in anticipation of the Astros re-signing third baseman Alex Bregman, which would have resulted in offseason pickup Isaac Paredes shifting over to second base. While Bregman ultimately came to terms with the Red Sox on a three-year, $120 million deal, the Astros aren't yet closing the door on giving Altuve some exposure to left field, a position the 34-year-old hasn't played at any point since beginning his professional career in 2007. Espada said that he's made no permanent decisions on where Altuve will play this season, calling it an "everyday thing" with regard to how Altuve's deployment in the field will evolve throughout the spring based on the feedback he receives from the veteran. Even if Altuve ends up opening the season at his familiar spot at the keystone, the Astros could still look to move him to left field later on in the campaign to make way in the infield for top prospect Brice Matthews, who has spent most of his time at shortstop in the minors but made 11 starts at second base during winter ball in Puerto Rico.
Feb 4 2025Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Altuve has been working out in left field for the last two weeks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve would move to left field if the Astros re-sign Alex Bregman, but it sounds like he might see some action in the outfield whether Bregman is brought back or not. Espada added that while he won't commit to how many games Altuve will play in the outfield, it's "something that we are looking at to create some flexibility." Altuve, 34, has never played the outfield either at the major- or minor-league level. Adding outfield eligibility would give him a boost in fantasy value.
Jan 28 2025Astros general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Altuve could get some reps in left field in addition to second base this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brown added the caveat that Altuve playing left field might only happen if the team makes another roster addition. It's clear he's referring to the possibility of re-signing Alex Bregman, which would result in Isaac Paredes shifting to second base and Altuve playing left field, a position he's never manned before. Altuve said recently at the team's FanFest event that he would be willing to move to left field to accommodate the return of Bregman.
Sep 29 2024Altuve was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Guardians while it was in a rain delay, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game had been delayed for almost an hour when the team submitted a new lineup without Altuve, Kyle Tucker or Alex Bregman, as the Astros opted to not risk one of their veterans getting injured in subpar conditions.
Sep 28 2024Altuve isn't in Houston's lineup Saturday versus Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tallying a base hit in four of his last five games, Altuve will get a day to rest Saturday while Mauricio Dubon starts at second base and bats seventh.
Sep 27 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 5-2 victory over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Houston second baseman knocked two doubles of starter Joey Cantillo for his 30th and 31st two-baggers of the season. This performance hopefully snaps Altuve out of a cold spell, as he entered the contest hitting just .154 (6-for-39) over his last nine games. Overall, the nine-time All-Star is slashing .295/.350/.439 with 20 homers, 94 runs scored, 65 runs scored and 22 steals in 682 plate appearances across 153 games this season.
Sep 25 2024Altuve is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will get a breather one day after the Astros wrapped up another division title. Shay Whitcomb will handle second base and bat seventh Wednesday.
Sep 23 2024Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the fifth inning with a solo home run to give him 20 homers on the year. This marks the first season that he's managed to record both 20 long balls and 20 stolen bases since 2017, and he's also maintained an impressive .295 average with 92 runs scored across 669 plate appearances.
Sep 19 2024Altuve is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started the previous six contests after missing one game with soreness in his right side, but he'll be given rest Thursday in what looks to be a routine day off. Mauricio Dubon is at second base for the Astros and Alex Bregman has moved up to the leadoff spot.
Sep 17 2024Altuve was ejected in the ninth inning of Tuesday's game against the Padres after arguing that he fouled a pitch off his foot. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve went as far as taking off his shoe and sock in an effort to prove to home-plate umpire Brennan Miller that he hit a foul ball off his foot rather than a grounder in fair territory. However, Miller didn't seem to appreciate being presented with Altuve's bare foot, so the veteran second baseman was immediately tossed from the game. He had gone 1-for-5 with two strikeouts before being ejected.
Sep 16 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was the only Astro with multiple hits in the contest, and it's the sixth time in nine games he's recorded multiple knocks. The speedy second baseman is up to 22 steals on 29 attempts this year, his most thefts in a season since 2017. He's added a steady .302/.357/.447 slash line with 19 home runs, 63 RBI and 89 runs scored over 145 contests out of the leadoff role.
Sep 15 2024Altuve went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve reached on a bunt single to lead off the contest and then stole second before coming around to score on a wild pitch from Tyler Anderson. The second baseman would also add a leadoff single and score for a second time in the fifth, this time on a long ball from Yordan Alvarez. Altuve continues to swing a hot bat and is now batting .378 (17-for-45) in September with five extra-base hits, six RBI and 10 runs scored. Saturday also marked his fifth multi-hit performance this month, while the stolen base was his first since Aug. 28 against the Phillies.
Sep 13 2024Altuve (side) is starting at second base and batting in the leadoff spot for Friday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve left in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Athletics due to a side issue. The 34-year-old is back in the lineup after a one-game absence and will return to second base for the series opener. Since Aug. 1, Altuve has slashed .289/.365/.444 with five stolen bases, five home runs and 15 RBI across 159 plate appearances.
Sep 12 2024Altuve (side) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was removed from Wednesday's 5-4 loss due to discomfort in his right side. He and the Astros are downplaying the injury and manager Joe Espada said the infielder is "better" Thursday, but it's not a surprise he'll miss at least one game. Mauricio Dubon will handle second base Thursday while Altuve rests.
Sep 11 2024Altuve was removed from Wednesday's game against Oakland with right side discomfort, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve seemed to be in a bit of pain after taking a swing in the fifth inning of Wednesday's contest. After being checked out by a trainer, he remained in the game to finish his at-bat but then immediately went into the clubhouse and was replaced at second base to begin the sixth. Manager Joe Espada said after the game that he doesn't believe Altuve's injury to be anything serious, and the veteran infielder is considered day-to-day for now. Should he need an extra day to recover, Mauricio Dubon would likely pick up a start at the keystone.
Sep 10 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has multiple hits in four straight games, and he's added at least one double and one RBI in each of those contests. Since Aug. 27, he's batting .385 (20-for-52) with a home run, six doubles, six RBI and 12 runs scored over 13 games. The second baseman's surge has him up to a .304/.359/.452 slash line with 19 homers, 20 stolen bases, 62 RBI and 86 runs scored through 140 games overall.
Sep 8 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was another strong showing from the leadoff spot for the likely future Hall of Famer. Altuve has caught fire as Houston pushes for another AL West title, racking up six multi-hit performances in his last 15 games while slashing .327/.403/.564 with three homers, two steals, six RBI and 13 runs. The 34-year-old second baseman is one long ball short of his third career 20-20 campaign, and his first since 2017.
Aug 29 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base Wednesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve contributed to a 10-run offensive outburst by the Astros and continued a well-rounded run of production. He tallied a stolen base for the second straight game, bringing his total on the season to 20 -- his highest mark since 2018. Altuve has also picked up his power pace of late, recording three homers and two doubles across his last 12 starts.
Aug 26 2024Altuve is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will exit the lineup for just the sixth time all season in what appears to be a mental day off after he went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Orioles. Shay Whitcomb will spell Altuve at second base while Alex Bregman climbs up from the two-hole to fill Altuve's usual spot atop the lineup.
Aug 24 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Friday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had one home run in July, but he went deep for the third time in his last 13 games Friday. He also has three stolen bases across 19 starts in August, and his 18 steals for the season match his highest mark since 2017.
Aug 21 2024Altuve is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is getting a rare day off after starting in every game since July 7. Alex Bregman (elbow) will return from a five-game absence and will be elevated to the leadoff spot normally reserved for Altuve, while Mauricio Dubon will handle second base.
Aug 20 2024Altuve went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve manufactured the Astros' first run with a single and two steals before scoring on a Jeremy Pena sacrifice fly in the first inning. After going 25 contests without a steal, Altuve has three thefts over his last four games. The second baseman has 18 steals this year, matching his highest total in the last seven years, and he's added a .300/.351/.438 slash line, 16 home runs, 53 RBI, 71 runs scored and 22 doubles over 122 contests.
Aug 17 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve did well from atop the order, putting the Astros ahead with a two-run single in the third inning. His steal Saturday was his 16th of the year but his first since July 14. The second baseman has gone 14-for-58 (.241) in August, and he's at a .299/.350/.435 slash line with 15 home runs, 52 RBI, 69 runs scored and 22 doubles across 119 contests.
Aug 9 2024Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-4 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve walked and scored a run in the first inning and then tied the game with a two-run homer in the seventh. The long ball was his first extra-base hit in 10 games, but he has hit safely in seven of those contests with four RBI and four runs scored. On the season, the second baseman is hitting .302 with 15 home runs, 50 RBI, 64 runs scored and 15 steals across 498 plate appearances.
Jul 25 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve did the majority of his damage in the seventh inning when he doubled in a run and then came around to score. He's come out of the All-Star break hitting well, collecting eight hits across 24 at-bats.
Jul 11 2024Altuve announced Thursday that he will not participate in the All-Star Game on Sunday in order to "rest a sore left hand," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The soreness stems from a hit-by-pitch Friday against the Twins, and the 34-year-old has opted for some rest during the midseason break. Altuve sat out one game after being plunked, but he's been back in the starting nine for the past three contests and is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak. Marcus Semien will take over the starting spot at second base for the American League.
Jul 10 2024Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games, going 21-for-56 (.375) over that span. He's rounded his production during the hot stretch with two home runs, four steals, nine RBI and 10 runs scored. The second baseman's .822 OPS on the year is his lowest in the last four seasons, but he's still put together an excellent campaign by batting .309 with 13 homers, 14 steals, 41 RBI and 55 runs scored through 89 contests.
Jul 7 2024Altuve (hand) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For just the fourth time all season, Altuve missed out on a start in Saturday's 9-3 loss while he recovered from a hand contusion stemming from being hit by a pitch in Friday's 13-12 win. The day off was apparently all Altuve needed to heal up from the bruise to his left hand, as he'll take back his usual spot in the field and atop the batting order for the series finale. Altuve had been running hot at the dish prior to sitting out Saturday, slashing .400/.449/.556 with two home runs and three stolen bases over his last 10 games.
Jul 6 2024Altuve (hand) isn't in the Astros' lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was diagnosed with a left hand contusion after getting hit by a pitch during Friday's contest. He'll get a day off Saturday in order to heal while Mauricio Dubon starts at second base and bats seventh.
Jul 5 2024X-rays on Altuve's left hand came back negative following his removal from Friday's game versus Minnesota, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve made an early exit from Friday's game in the eighth inning after taking a pitch off his hand, but he managed to escape the incident with only a bruise. It's possible he sits out a game or two in order to give his hand a chance to properly recover, but an extended absence isn't likely. The 34-year-old is slashing .387/.457/.516 with a homer and five RBI over his last seven games.
Jul 2 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored during Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the sixth time in seven games, Altuve generated multiple hits, tagging the Blue Jays for three singles Tuesday. During that stretch, Altuve is 13-for-31 (.419) with a pair of home runs and three stolen bases. He ranks top five in homers, batting average and stolen bases among second basemen this season.
Jul 1 2024Altuve is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Toronto, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was ejected following the seventh inning of Sunday's 10-5 win over the Mets in 11 innings for arguing with the umpire that he fouled a ball off his foot, and he'll now receive some additional rest in what will be just his third day out of the lineup all season. Mauricio Dubon will cover second base Monday while Altuve sits in the series opener.
Jun 30 2024Altuve was ejected from Sunday's game against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve grounded out to finish the seventh inning, but he was ejected for arguing that he fouled the ball off his foot. The 34-year-old went 2-for-4 with an RBI prior to being sent off, which is his fifth multi-hit effort in the past six games.
Jun 29 2024Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run Friday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve recorded his fourth consecutive multi-hit game and has maintained a .337 average across 23 games in June. His power has picked up of late, as he's now popped three homers in his last 10 starts while also swiping four bags in that span.
Jun 26 2024Altuve went 2-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran second baseman pilfered multiple bags in a game for the first time since May 2 while racking up multiple hits for the 11th time in June. Altuve has been on fire this month, batting .333 (30-for-90) in 22 contests with three homers, five steals, 15 runs and 15 RBI.
Jun 24 2024Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the bottom of the first inning with his 12th home run of the season and third in his last 13 starts. He's been hot in that stretch, maintaining a .352 average with 11 RBI and 10 runs scored while also chipping in a stolen base. Altuve has already locked in his third consecutive season with double-digit homers and steals and is hitting .299 across 342 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 22 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got hot early Friday; he singled and scored in the first inning before knocking an RBI double in the second. He capped off his day with another RBI double and another run scored during Houston's nine-run sixth inning. Altuve has caught fire after a lackluster May, producing a .995 OPS with 11 RBI over his last 12 games. His season slash line now sits at .301/.351/.460 with 27 extra-base hits and 45 runs scored.
Jun 16 2024Altuve went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer, two runs and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With two men on and two out in the second inning, Altuve took Kenta Maeda deep for his 11th long ball of the season. He added another hit and then reached on a walk in the eighth to then pick up his 10th stolen base of the campaign. It was Altuve's second home run in his last seven games after a streak of 17 games without a blast. The second baseman has been hot as of late, hitting .333 in June, and for the season he's slashing a healthy .299/.350/.460.
Jun 10 2024Altuve went 4-for-5 with a two-run homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's big hit of the day came with two outs in the sixth to cap off a four-run rally that put the Astros ahead 7-4. It was his first time with four hits in a game since Sept. 4, 2023, and it was his eighth time this year with three or more hits in a game. Altuve is now tied for fourth in the majors with 80 hits on the year and is putting together another strong campaign at the dish. He's slashing .297/.348/.454 with 10 homers, 25 RBI, 39 runs and an 18:53 BB:K in 290 plate appearances.
Jun 8 2024Altuve went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has been steady but not outstanding over his last 15 games, going 17-for-61 (.279) with two steals, four RBI and five runs scored in that span. He hasn't homered since May 20, taking a bit of the wind out of his sails after a strong start to the year in the power department. Overall, the second baseman is slashing .288/.340/.436 with nine homers, nine steals, 22 RBI and 37 runs scored over 64 contests.
Jun 2 2024Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is on the bench for just the second time all season and the first time since May 12 in what looks to be nothing more than a routine maintenance day. Mauricio Dubon will step in at second base for Altuve, who is currently in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak.
May 24 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with one run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve went 0-for-9 over his previous two games, which marked the first time he'd been held hitless in consecutive contests all year. Friday's effort was his seventh three-hit effort of the campaign. The second baseman's consistency atop the Astros' order is a positive, though he hadn't produced a multi-hit effort since May 5. The 34-year-old is slashing .298/.354/.476 with nine home runs, 18 RBI, 33 runs scored and seven stolen bases across 50 games this season.
May 20 2024Altuve went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, his eighth of the season and first since April 28. He's hit a moderate slump in May, as he's hitting .243 with six RBI and nine runs scored across 17 games, though he has chipped in three stolen bases. Altuve has maintained a .854 OPS across the first 207 plate appearances of the campaign, so there's little reason for concern about his slightly slower stretch of production.
May 12 2024Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After being limited to playing in 90 games in 2023, Altuve is off to a healthy start to 2024. He's started in each of Houston's first 39 games, but he'll be on the bench Sunday in what looks to be a routine maintenance day. Mauricio Dubon will check in at second base for Altuve, who gets the day off while he's in the midst of a minor slump at the dish. Altuve has gone 3-for-21 with seven strikeouts over his last five starts.
May 4 2024Altuve went 1-for-4 with a run and an RBI on Friday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had a productive day from the leadoff spot that included the go-ahead RBI in the seventh inning. He also stole his seventh base of the season and third in his last two contests. Altuve has seven homers across 146 plate appearances while hitting .348, providing excellent production across the board.
May 2 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with a run, an RBI and two stolen bases in an 8-2 victory versus Cleveland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve continued his recent stretch of hot hitting, notching his third multi-hit effort over his past four contests. The veteran second baseman added a pair of thefts Thursday, and he's now swiped six bags over his past 15 games after failing to record a steal across his initial 16 contests of the campaign. Altuve ranks seventh among qualified hitters with a .352 average on the season and is tied for second with 45 hits.
Apr 28 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, three runs scored, a walk and a steal in Sunday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve singled and scored after swiping third base in the first inning. He then drilled a solo shot in the third. The star infielder had been in a short slump recently, going 6-for-30 (.200) with one extra-base hit over his previous seven games. Still, he's sporting a strong .342/.414/.596 slash line with four steals, 15 extra-base hits and 21 runs scored through 28 games.
Apr 24 2024Altuve went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Wednesday in a loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve launched a solo blast off closer Hector Neris in the ninth inning to bring the Astros to within a run, but the team ultimately fell short. The long ball was Altuve's sixth of the season, though he has only eight RBI. The star second baseman is otherwise having a fantastic campaign, slashing .350/.412/.602 with 17 runs and three stolen bases.
Apr 18 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran second baseman racked up his fifth multi-hit performance over the last seven games, a stretch in which Altuve is batting a blistering .467 (14-for-30). He was hardly cold before that though, and he's failed to collect a hit in only one of his first 20 games. On the season, Altuve is slashing .388/.462/.675 with five homers, two steals, seven RBI and 15 runs scored.
Apr 14 2024Altuve went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs during Sunday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve touched up Rangers' starter Nathan Eovaldi for both of his blasts, leading off the bottom of the first with a shot to left then adding a second blast in the third. The eight-time All-Star has been off to a scorching start for the Astros, raising his average to .382 with five homers, seven RBI, eight doubles and 14 runs scored through his first 68 at-bats.
Apr 11 2024Altuve went 3-for-4 with a walk and a double Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has reached base in every game of the regular season and Thursday marked his fifth multi-hit performance. He's also chipped in three homers and 10 runs scored across 14 contests. The only downside to Altuve's line to begin the new campaign is that he's attempted only one stolen base and was unsuccessful.
Apr 4 2024Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve concluded an offensive barrage by the Astros, as his solo home run in the seventh inning put the team up 8-0. He now has three homers on the season, all of which have come in his last four games. Altuve has also begun the new campaign with a seven-game hitting streak, including three multi-hit performances.
Apr 2 2024Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was responsible for the Astros' lone run in a pitchers' duel Tuesday, leading off the fourth inning with a solo shot off Jose Berrios to give Houston a 1-0 lead. Altuve has hits in six straight games to start the season, going 9-for-25 with two homers, five extra-base hits and five runs scored. The veteran second baseman slashed .311/.393/.522 last year with 17 homers, 51 RBI and 14 stolen bases.
Mar 31 2024Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored Sunday in a loss against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got on the board in the home run department, taking Clarke Schmidt yard in the third inning. He reached three times in total, tagging Schmidt again in the sixth for a double and eventually coming around to score before walking in the seventh inning. Altuve has registered a hit in all four appearances this season, batting 6-for-18 (.333) with three runs scored and two strikeouts.
Feb 6 2024Altuve signed a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's extension ensures he will remain as Houston's second baseman through the 2029 season. Altuve slashed .311/.393/.522 with 17 homers and 51 RBI across 410 plate appearances last season while stealing 14 bags. He missed a significant amount of time at the beginning of the year due to a fractured right thumb and later battled an oblique injury, but the 33-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down entering his 14th big-league campaign.
Sep 29 2023Altuve went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's steal was his first since Aug. 20, and his 14th of the season in 16 tries. He's not been lacking for opportunities on the basepaths lately -- he's hit .377 (20-for-53) with four walks over his last 12 games. The second baseman is at a .315/.398/.531 slash line with 17 home runs, 51 RBI and 75 runs scored through 88 contests.
Sep 26 2023Altuve went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was productive from atop the order, but the Astros couldn't get him home. This was his seventh multi-hit effort in his last 10 games, and he's hitting .386 (17-for-44) in that span. The second baseman is up to a .315/.399/.534 slash line with 17 home runs, 51 RBI, 75 runs scored and 13 stolen bases over 86 contests this season.
Sep 11 2023Altuve went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored Sunday against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve made headlines with five home runs combined between Sept. 4 and 5, and he continued his power production Sunday by belting his sixteenth long ball of the season. He has hit extremely well overall since returning from an oblique injury July 26, maintaining a .348 batting average with 10 homers, 24 RBI, 41 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 40 games. Altuve has run into some bad injury luck on the campaign, but he's been an exceptional producer across the board when on the field.
Sep 5 2023Altuve went 3-for-5 with three solo home runs in Tuesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After hitting two home runs in the series opener, Altuve collected three more long balls against the Rangers on Tuesday. The second baseman notched a homer in each of the first three innings, two off Nathan Eovaldi and one off Dane Dunning. Per MLB on FOX, Altuve became the fourth player in MLB history to hit three home runs in the first three innings of a game, while the outing also marked Altuve's first career regular-season three-homer performance.
Sep 4 2023Altuve went 4-for-6 with a pair of solo homers in Monday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve put Houston ahead 5-4 in the sixth inning, blasting a 429-foot homer off Glenn Otto, before capping the scoring with his second longball off Martin Perez in the ninth. Altuve's huge day snapped a brief slump -- he'd gone just 1-for-15 in his previous four games. Overall, he's batting .316 with a .920 OPS, 12 homers, 60 runs scored, 36 RBI and 13 steals across 303 plate appearances this season.
Sep 3 2023Altuve (leg) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Sunday against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve sat out Saturday after leaving Friday's contest with a bruised leg from a hit-by-pitch, but his absence will be limited to one game. The veteran second baseman has been on a tear since the start of August and has a .351/.426/.518 slash line with eight doubles, three homers, six steals, 14 RBI and 27 runs in 28 contests.
Sep 2 2023Altuve (left leg contusion) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve exited Friday's game with a bruise after fouling a ball off his left leg/shin. Manager Dusty Baker said Altuve is still sore Saturday and is not moving around well, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Mauricio Dubon will start at second base and lead off.
Sep 1 2023Altuve exited Friday's 6-2 loss to the Yankees early with a left leg contusion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve fouled a ball off of his left leg and subsequently exited the contest in the next half inning. It's unclear how significant of an injury he sustained and more information on his status will likely be provided ahead Saturday's matchup.
Aug 28 2023Altuve hit for the cycle Monday, finishing 4-for-6 with a home run, a triple, a double, four RBI and four runs scored in a 13-5 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After recording the 2,000th hit of his career earlier this month, Altuve accomplished another milestone by becoming the first Astros player in 10 years to hit for the cycle. His two-run home run in the eighth inning snapped a 16-game drought, but he remained productive amid the power outage by hitting .339 during that stretch. Since returning from the injured list July 26, Altuve has gone 46-for-121 (.380 average) and is now slashing .322/.415/.529 through 282 plate appearances on the season.
Aug 28 2023Altuve hit for the cycle Monday, finishing 4-for-6 with a home run, a triple, a double, four RBI and four runs scored in a win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve knocked a two-run triple in the sixth inning and capped off his big night with a two-run homer in the eighth. He snapped a 16-game homerless drought but he still hit .339 during that stretch. Since returning from the injured list July 26, Altuve has gone 46-for-121 (.380) with 14 extra-base hits. He's now slashing .322/.415/.529 through 282 plate appearances.
Aug 26 2023Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and three runs scored Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has had an excellent August, as Saturday's performance marked his ninth multi-hit game in 23 appearances. That has amounted to a .370 batting average, and he's also chipped in two homers, 20 runs scored and six stolen bases in that span. Aside from thumb and oblique injuries that have limited Altuve's volume, he's had an excellent season and has maintained an OPS over .900 for the second straight campaign.
Aug 16 2023Altuve went 0-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI on Wednesday against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve returned to the lineup after he exited Tuesday's game following a foul ball off his knee. He was also lifted from Wednesday's game in the eighth inning due to leg soreness, though manager Dusty Baker said the removal was precautionary, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. The Astros also had a significant lead in the game at the time, and they also have Thursday off to give Altuve an additional day of rest.
Aug 15 2023Altuve left Tuesday's game against the Marlins due to a left knee contusion, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After fouling the first pitch of Tuesday's game off his left leg, Altuve remained in the game to finish his at-bat, logged an infield single and was replaced at second base by Mauricio Dubon. X-rays on Altuve's knee came back negative, and the 33-year-old second baseman should be considered day-to-day going forward.
Aug 14 2023Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a steal in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his 14-game hitting streak ended Sunday, Altuve bounced back with a three-hit effort in Monday's series opener with the Marlins, his fifth multi-hit game in his last six contests. Since returning from the IL on July 26, Altuve's gone 29-for-68 (.426) with nine extra-base hits and seven stolen bases in 17 games. Overall, the 33-year-old second baseman's slashing an outstanding .323/.422/.545 with nine homers, 43 runs scored and 28 RBI across 223 plate appearances this season while going 12-for-14 in stolen base attempts.
Aug 12 2023Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three runs and an RBI against the Angels in an 11-3 victory Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve continued to set the table from atop the order, notching his fourth straight multi-hit game. Over that span, the second baseman has gone a scorching 12-for-17 with three doubles, a homer, six RBI, seven runs and two steals. The multi-hit stretch is part of a longer 14-game hitting streak, the second-longest such active streak in the majors behind Maikel Garcia's 15-game run.
Aug 11 2023Altuve went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve recorded hits in two of his first three at-bats but was left stranded on each occasion. He then added a solo homer in the top of the seventh and a double in the ninth, helping to bring the Astros back within one run of Baltimore on each occasion. With the four-hit performance the second baseman is now batting .400 in August with two homers, five RBI, 10 runs scored and four stolen bases. He's also tallied at least three hits in back-to-back games.
Aug 10 2023Altuve went 3-for-5 with two runs scored, three RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran second baseman extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a vintage performance that included his 11th steal of the season. Over that stretch, Altuve is slashing .378/.451/.578 with two homers, six pilfers, six RBI and 13 runs as he tries to make up for lost time -- he's missed 71 of the Astros' 115 games so far this season due primarily to thumb and oblique injuries.
Aug 2 2023Altuve is getting a planned day of rest Wednesday versus the Guardians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mauricio Dubon will start at second base and hit leadoff. Altuve went 1-for-4 with a single and a run scored in the Astros' win over Cleveland on Tuesday and boasts a .364/.440/.591 batting line in 25 plate appearances since he returned July 26 from a three-week absence for a left oblique injury.
Aug 1 2023Altuve went 1-for-2 with three walks, two runs and two stolen bases in a 7-3 victory versus the Guardians on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve began the Astros' half of the first inning with a bunt single and a stolen base to set the tone for a healthy stat line that included his first multi-steal game of the campaign. The veteran second baseman hadn't been running much prior to Monday, as he hadn't swiped a bag over his previous 11 contests. However, Altuve has been hitting well since returning from the injured list July 26, going 7-for-18 with a homer, two RBI, five runs and three walks over five games.
Jul 29 2023Altuve went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve tallied his first home run since returning from the injured list July 26. Though it came off catcher Rene Pinto, Altuve now has hits in back-to-back games after going hitless in the first contest he was activated. He's returned to his customary spot atop the Astros' order and is likely to remain there for the rest of the season.
Jul 26 2023Altuve (oblique) went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 13-5 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve played five innings at second base, though his removal was likely due to the Rangers leading by 10 runs to start the sixth. He went 9-for-27 in the seven games prior to his three-week stint on the injured list, but he may have rust to shake off. Altuve owns a .258/.363/.468 slash line with six home runs, 18 RBI, 25 runs scored and five stolen bases through 33 contests. He should be a near-everyday option at second base over utility man Mauricio Dubon.
Jul 25 2023Astros manager Dusty Baker said there's a chance Altuve (oblique) could be activated Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 24 2023Astros 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 19 2023Altuve (oblique) took batting practice on the field prior to the Astros' game Tuesday against the Rockies, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 16 2023Altuve (oblique) ran the bases before Sunday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 9 2023Astros 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 injured list when first eligible July 14, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 6 2023Altuve said that MRI results showed a "minor" issue with his left oblique Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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).
Jul 5 2023Astros 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 could be held out of the lineup through the All-Star break, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. "I don't think there's any rush to bring him back," Brown said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 4 2023Altuve was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to left oblique discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 2 2023Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 1 2023Altuve went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI on Friday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 29 2023Altuve 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 available this year 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).
Jun 28 2023Altuve (heel) is leading off and playing second base versus the Cardinals on Wednesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 27 2023Altuve (heel) remains out of the lineup Tuesday in St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 25 2023Altuve will likely be unavailable Sunday against the Dodgers due to a sore heel, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 18 2023Altuve is not in the starting lineup versus the Reds on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 17 2023Altuve went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a solo homer and one steal in Saturday's 10-3 loss against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 11 2023Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 the pine Sunday. Mauricio Dubon will man the keystone and hit leadoff in Altuve's stead.
Jun 10 2023Altuve 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 7 2023Altuve (oblique) will start at second base and bat second in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve missed the Astros' last four games due to oblique tightness, but he managed to avoid a trip to the injured list and is ready to return to his usual spot at the keystone. Mauricio Dubon -- who filled in at second base for Houston in each of the past four games -- will stick in the lineup as the Astros' leadoff man, this time while manning shortstop in place of a resting Jeremy Pena.
Jun 6 2023Altuve (oblique) isn't starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 the star second baseman on the bench again Tuesday. While Altuve continues to heal, Mauricio Dubon will fill in at the keystone and lead off Houston's lineup.
Jun 5 2023Altuve (oblique) is expected to return to the Astros' lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 4 2023Altuve (oblique) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 3 2023Altuve is out of the lineup Saturday due to oblique discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve "felt something" in his oblique while taking a swing Friday, per Astros manager Dusty Baker. The veteran's absence Saturday is being labeled as precautionary, but this is certainly a situation worth monitoring. Mauricio Dubon will cover second base and bat leadoff versus the Angels.
Jun 1 2023Altuve is back in the leadoff spot Thursday versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got a breather Wednesday in the final game of the Astros' previous series versus the Twins, but he's rested and ready 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.
May 31 2023Altuve is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 over 34 at-bats.
May 29 2023Altuve went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Monday's 10-inning loss to the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 28 2023Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 26 2023Altuve (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 24 2023Altuve (illness) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 23 2023Astros 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 21 2023Altuve went 1-for-3 with a double, a run scored and a walk Saturday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started his second game since returning from a thumb injury and led off the contest with a double before coming around to score. He also worked a two-out walk in the seventh inning, and he has earned a free pass in each of his appearances this season. Altuve will be a fixture atop Houston's order moving forward.
May 19 2023Altuve went 0-for-4 with a walk Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve made his season debut after returning from a thumb injury and immediately occupied the leadoff spot in the order. He failed to reach base in each of his first four plate appearances but did manage to earn a walk in the bottom of the eighth inning. It may take a few games for Altuve to return to knock off the rust due to his extended absence, but it's clear he'll occupy a clear role on the team.
May 17 2023Altuve (thumb) will appear in a rehab game Wednesday for Double-A Christi before potentially being reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Houston's game Friday versus Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has struggled thus far in his rehab stint with a .056 average over 18 at-bats, but the reps are far more important than the results at this stage. Even if the 33-year-old needs an extra couple of days, he looks like he's on pace to rejoin the Houston lineup for his season debut at some point over the weekend. Mauricio Dubon has been serving as the primary replacement at second base for Altuve this season and would presumably move into a utility role once Altuve is activated.
May 15 2023Altuve (thumb) will move his rehab assignment to Double-A Corpus Christi for the next few games, Michael Connor of SportsTalk 790 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has just two hits in his 13 at-bats in his rehab assignment thus far, but his movement to Double-A has everything to do with proximity and weather than performance. The 33-year-old infielder will likely need a few more games before he's ready, and he could rejoin the Astros for their weekend series against the Athletics in Houston.
May 12 2023Altuve (thumb) went 0-for-4 and played seven innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve said after the game that he plans to play tomorrow, and that his timing is still off which is to be expected, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The infielder got his first action since breaking his thumb during the World Baseball Classic back in March, and the most important thing is that he's finally getting reps after missing two-plus months. Altuve will likely need a few more rehab games, but it appears likely he'll be playing for the Astros and hitting at the top of the lineup at some point next week.
May 8 2023Altuve (thumb) is taking live batting with Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve continues to get closer to returning to the field for the Astros and is not far away from starting a rehab stint. The infielder has missed the first month-plus of action with his broken right thumb, and it looks like he's going to make his return to the diamond more quickly than anticipated. There's a very good chance that Altuve is hitting at the top of the Houston lineup close to the middle of May.
May 7 2023Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Altuve (thumb) could be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment "within a week or so, maybe, as long as he continues to progress," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite undergoing surgery to repair his fractured right thumb March 22, Altuve looks like he could be on pace for a return from the 10-day injured list in fewer than two months. He took batting practice for the second consecutive day Sunday and also took part in fielding work and baserunning drills. Mauricio Dubon has been holding down the fort at the keystone all season while Altuve has been on the shelf, but Dubon is expected to move into more of a utility role once the eight-time All-Star completes his rehab assignment and is deemed ready for his 2023 MLB debut.
May 6 2023Altuve (thumb) took batting practice Saturday in Seattle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has been out since he broke his thumb while playing in the WBC in late March, but Saturday's limited action is a big step in his recovery. The second baseman is on the 60-day injured list and is first eligible to return May 25 and is set to undergo imaging on the injured finger soon. Barring any negative test results, Altuve could be nearing a rehab assignment in the next couple weeks.
May 3 2023Altuve (thumb) said Wednesday that he's been cleared to field groundballs and test his grip on a bat, but he hasn't been cleared to swing as of yet, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve said that the next two weeks of his rehab are "really important" with regard to shaping his timeline for a return from the 10-day injured list. The infielder has missed all of the 2023 season after breaking his right thumb during the World Baseball Classic. It's a positive sign that Altuve is able to start fielding grounders and potentially grip a bat, but he still has several checkpoints to hit in his recovery before he'll be able to contribute for Houston and fantasy teams.
May 2 2023Altuve (thumb) fielded grounders pregame at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It appears to be the first bit of baseball activity Altuve has performed since he had surgery in late March to repair a fractured right thumb. Altuve is also slated to be examined by the doctor Tuesday to gauge his progress. Based on how that visit goes, we might get a clearer picture on his timetable.
Mar 30 2023Astros general manager Dana Brown expressed optimism Thursday that Altuve (thumb) will be back from the injured list before June, Mark Berman of FOX 26 reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brown said when Altuve had thumb surgery just over a week ago that the second baseman wouldn't be able to resume baseball activities for two months. Evidently that was either a conservative estimate, or the club expects Altuve to get back up to speed very quickly upon ramping things up again. Altuve was notably placed on the 10-day IL on Thursday rather than the 60-day IL, leaving open the possibility for an earlier return.
Mar 19 2023Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed Sunday that Altuve has a fractured right thumb and will undergo surgery, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brown told reporters that the surgery will be done in the coming days as surgeons need some of the swelling to subside before the operation can occur, and that there is no timetable for Altuve's return. The former MVP was hit on his thumb by Daniel Bard during the World Baseball Classic, and imaging has revealed the fracture. Altuve will miss at least all of April while recovering, and he isn't likely to return until the middle of May at the earliest.
Mar 18 2023The Astros fear that Altuve might have broken his right thumb Saturday during the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was hit in the hand area by a Daniel Bard pitch, and the former MVP immediately excited the game. The initial diagnosis was a possible hand injury, but Rosenthal provides specifics that it's likely located to the thumb area. Houston will provide further updates for Altuve on Sunday, but obviously this is a significant development that managers have to keep a close eye on.
Mar 17 2023Altuve is 2-for-14 with six strikeouts in Cactus League action. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has away been away from the team to play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, but he struggled prior to his departure. He has also gone just 2-for-12 for Team Venezuela to this point in the tournament. Altuve's track record of excellent production certainly outweighs his slow start to the exhibition season, though it would be reassuring to see him collect a few knocks prior to Opening Day.
Nov 3 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs scored during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got the Houston offense started Thursday night, doubling off Noah Syndergaard to begin Game 5 and coming around to score on a single for the game's first run. The 32-year-old has now scored four times in the World Series, and he has reached base safely in four of the five games. After starting the postseason 0-for-23, Altuve is now 10-for-31 over the last seven games, heating up at just the right time for Houston. The veteran is slated to face Zack Wheeler in Game 6 with the chance to close out the series -- he was 2-for-3 with a double against Wheeler in Game 2.
Oct 29 2022Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve set the tone in Game 2, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a double off Zack Wheeler and coming around to score the game's first run. After going 0-for-23 in his first 23 postseason at bats, Altuve has completely turned it around, going 7-for-18 in the last four games and achieving a four-game hitting streak. The 32-year-old is heating up at the perfect time for the Astros as they head to Philadelphia for Game 3. Altuve is 0-for-5 with one walk in six career plate appearances against projected Game 3 starter Noah Syndergaard.
Oct 28 2022Altuve went 1-for-5 with a stolen base during Friday night's 6-5 loss to the Phillies in Game 1 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had a rough time at the plate Friday night, but he was able to single with two outs in the ninth and steal second off Seranthony Dominguez, putting the winning run in scoring position. This marked Altuve's first steal of the postseason and 19th on the year. The 32-year-old began the night 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a double play, but he was still able to give his team a chance to win in the ninth. Nonetheless, the Astros came up short, and their second baseman is hitting just .108 across 37 at bats in the postseason with only one extra-base hit.
Oct 4 2022Manager Dusty Baker said Altuve will rest Wednesday against the Phillies in the final game of the regular season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a run scored during Tuesday's 10-0 victory, raising his slash line to .300/.387/.533 through 141 games. The 32-year-old totaled 39 doubles, 28 home runs, 18 stolen bases, 57 RBI and 102 runs this season, and he'll now turn his attention to the playoffs, which the Astros will begin Oct. 11 in the ALDS.
Sep 28 2022Altuve isn't starting Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has had multi-hit performances in two of the last four games, and he's gone 6-for-15 with three home runs, two doubles, eight runs, four RBI, four walks and a strikeout over that stretch. He'll get a breather while Aledmys Diaz starts at the keystone and bats second.
Sep 27 2022Altuve went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, two RBI and four runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 victory over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had a huge day at the plate Tuesday. He led off the game for Houston with a long ball and knocked a second home run in the sixth inning to record his first multi home run game since July 30 2021 and increase his season-long total to 28. He also recorded his 35th double of the season, his highest mark since hitting 39 in 2017.
Sep 25 2022Altuve went 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-10 victory over Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve launched a two-run homer to center field in the third inning to extend his hitting streak to six games. He also drew two walks in the game and came around to score a run on each occasion. The star second baseman has been quite productive in September, hitting .355 with four home runs, seven RBI and 19 runs scored so far this month. He's also walked 11 times and stolen six bases over that span.
Sep 23 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double Friday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve returned to the lineup after a one-game absence caused by an elbow issue. He showed no ill effects and extended his hitting streak to five games, during which he's collected 10 hits across 17 at-bats with six runs scored. Altuve has had an excellent season, maintaining a .297/.384/.515 line across 571 plate appearances.
Sep 22 2022Altuve (elbow) isn't in the lineup Thursday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was removed from Wednesday's game after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, and he'll be held out of the lineup a day later. However, he underwent X-rays that came back negative and expects to play Friday against the Orioles, per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle. Aledmys Diaz will draw the start at the keystone and bat seventh Thursday.
Sep 21 2022Altuve left Wednesday's game early after being hit in the elbow by a pitch, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve stayed in the game briefly after being hit by a pitch in the fifth inning, but he was eventually replaced by Mauricio Dubon in the sixth. The Astros will take a look at Altuve's elbow and provide further updates once they receive results. For now, he should be considered day-to-day.
Sep 20 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run in Monday's 4-0 defeat of the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Drew Rasmussen deep to left field in the first inning for his 11th leadoff homer of the campaign. That ranks as the most leadoff home runs in the league this season and is two short of the MLB record for a single campaign. Altuve is up to 25 long balls this year, marking the third time in four seasons that he has reached that mark (with the exception being the severely shortened 2020 campaign).
Sep 15 2022Altuve isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will receive a rare day off after he hit .364 with five runs, two steals, a walk and five strikeouts over the last five games. Aledmys Diaz will take over at the keystone and bat second Thursday.
Sep 13 2022Altuve went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base Monday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve tallied singles in the first and ninth innings and came around to score on both occasions. He was aggressive on the basepaths early in the game, stealing his second base in as many games and 17th of the season. That matches his highest total since the 2018 campaign, and Altuve has a chance to swipe 20 bags for the first time since 2017.
Sep 11 2022Altuve went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and one steal in Sunday's victory over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve stayed hot at the dish Sunday with three hits and a stolen base, his 16th on the season. He is batting .350 with 11 extra-base hits in 80 at-bats over his last 20 games dating back to Aug. 18. He has scored 18 runs in that stretch, giving him 84 on the season.
Sep 6 2022Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve showed off his speed and his power Tuesday at he hit a solo home run in the third inning and stole second base after reaching via the walk in the ninth inning. The homer, Altuve's 24th on the season, extended his lead among second basemen. The stolen base was his 15th on the season and gives him an outside shot to record his first 20/20 season since 2017.
Sep 4 2022Altuve went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional RBI in a 9-1 win against the Angels on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve singled in the first inning, doubled home a run as part of a five-run second and added a two-run homer in the seventh to chase Angels starter Tucker Davidson. The 32-year-old is in the midst of a scorching 10-game stretch, during which he's gone 17-for-40 with three long balls and six doubles. The recent uptick has boosted his season line to .292/.377/.524, with his .901 OPS ranking eighth in MLB.
Sep 3 2022Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base Saturday against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was one of the offensive bright spots for the Astros' offense Saturday, as he tallied his 32nd double and 14th stolen base of the season. He now has eight multi-hit performances in his last 13 games, and he's hit .358 with two home runs, six RBI, two stolen bases and 12 runs scored in that span. Altuve has been excellent throughout the season and maintained a .287/.374/.513 line across 497 plate appearances.
Sep 2 2022Altuve went 1-for-4 with a stolen base, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was the third straight game in which Altuve has scored two runs as he continues to be effective atop the Astros' order. The steal was his first in over two weeks since he swiped a pair of bags versus the White Sox on Aug. 17. The second baseman is up to 13 steals in 14 attempts while adding 22 home runs, 48 RBI, 78 runs scored and a .286/.374/.512 slash line through 114 contests.
Sep 1 2022Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was a primary contributor to Houston's offense Wednesday, with his biggest knock of the day coming on a two-RBI double in the second inning. He has seven multi-hit performances in his last 11 starts, during which time he's hit .364 with two homers, six RBI and 10 runs scored. For the season, Altuve owns a .286/.374/.514 line -- good for his highest OPS since 2019.
Aug 31 2022Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two runs scored Tuesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve powered Houston's modest offensive output, first leading off the game with a double before coming around to score. Two frames later, he took Dane Dunning yard to tally his 22nd homer of the campaign. Across his last 10 games, Altuve has six multi-hit performances, helping him maintain a .341 average with two homers, four RBI and eight runs scored in that span. For the season, he owns a .284/.369/.511 line across 482 plate appearances.
Aug 25 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Dylan Bundy yard in the first inning to tally his 21st homer of the season. Altuve has three multi-hit performances in his last five games, also tallying four runs scored and three RBI in that span. Overall, he has a .280/.369/.504 line across 461 plate appearances this season.
Aug 24 2022Altuve went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored Tuesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was back in the lineup after missing Sunday's game due to a shoulder injury. He led off the seventh inning with a double and came around to score on a two-run homer by Alex Bregman. Altuve has remained a consistent producer, maintaining a .301 average with a homer, seven RBI, 12 runs scored and three stolen bases across 20 games in August.
Aug 23 2022Altuve (shoulder) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Twins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will be back in the lineup after he missed Sunday's victory over Atlanta while nursing a sore shoulder. After a hot stretch from late July to early August, the second baseman has batted just .188 with one home run, six RBI, seven runs and three stolen bases over 48 at-bats in his last 14 games.
Aug 21 2022Astros manager Dusty Baker said Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta due to a sore shoulder, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is day-to-day and Aledmys Diaz (groin) was placed on the injured list a few days ago, which likely explains why Houston chose to call up utility man David Hensley from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of Sunday's series finale. At this stage, Altuve is viewed as day-to-day, but it's unclear if he'll be available for the Astros' upcoming three-game series against the Twins following Monday's team off day. Mauricio Dubon will fill in at the keystone for Altuve for at least Sunday's contest.
Aug 17 2022Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve struck out in two of his four plate appearances, but he made the most of his lone time on base. The second baseman walked to lead off the contest, subsequently stole both second and third base and came around to score on a sacrifice fly. Altuve is up to 12 thefts on the campaign, his highest mark since he swiped 17 bases in 2018.
Aug 16 2022Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had been stuck on 19 homers for his last 21 games, going 21-for-73 (.288) with nine doubles in that span. He finally snapped the power drought with a fifth-inning solo shot to secure the fifth 20-homer season in his career. The second baseman has added a .280/.369/.507 slash line with 42 RBI, 65 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and 26 doubles through 434 plate appearances.
Aug 15 2022Altuve isn't starting Monday against the White Sox, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will get a breather after he went 2-for-10 with two doubles, two RBI, a run, three walks and a strikeout over the last three games. Aledmys Diaz is shifting to second base while Trey Mancini serves as the designated hitter.
Aug 9 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in a 7-5 win Tuesday over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve recorded the first hit of the game off Martin Perez when he led off the fourth inning with a single and then came around to score. In the next inning, he doubled in a run and stole third base before scoring on a sacrifice fly. It was his sixth multi-hit game in his last nine outings. Since the All-Star break, he's produced a .325/.366/.494 line in 82 plate appearances.
Aug 7 2022Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros and Guardians are closing their series with a game that begins at 12:05 p.m. ET, so Altuve will be extended a breather while Aledmys Diaz picks up a start at second base. Altuve had been included in the lineup in each of the Astros' last 11 games, going 15-for-44 (.341 average) with six doubles, seven runs, two RBI and a stolen base over that stretch.
Aug 6 2022Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored and an RBI on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve collected his fourth consecutive multi-hit game and his fifth time in his last six contests. He's hit .520 in that longer span, also chipping in five runs scored and a stolen base. For the season, Altuve is hitting .287/.371/.517 across 396 plate appearances.
Aug 4 2022Altuve went 4-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve scored on a heads up play in the first inning when Yordan Alvarez grounded out to short. Altuve would finish the day 4-for-4, his second four-hit game of the year. The veteran second baseman now has six hits in 13 at-bats to start August while striking out just once. In three games this month, Altuve has improved his batting average from .270 to .280.
Jul 31 2022Altuve went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a walk, a hit-by-pitch and a run scored in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was plunked in the first inning, then moved to third on a Yuli Gurriel single. Gurriel then initiated a double-steal, and Altuve was able to dart home for the opening run. This was the second baseman's fourth steal in July and his ninth in 10 attempts this season. He's added a .273/.362/.506 slash line, 19 home runs, 37 RBI, 57 runs scored and 19 doubles through 86 contests.
Jul 26 2022Altuve is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 32-year-old started the first six games out of the All-Star break and will receive Tuesday off after posting an .815 OPS with two home runs, three RBI and five runs in that stretch. Aledmys Diaz will start at the keystone in Altuve's place.
Jul 24 2022Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For the second time in three games, Altuve led off the contest with a homer. He took the first pitch he saw from Robbie Ray to left field to give the Astros a lead they'd never relinquish Sunday. Altuve went 6-for-14 (.429) during the three-game series in Seattle, lifting his season slash line to .278/.365/.523 with 19 long balls, 36 RBI, 54 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 79 games.
Jul 22 2022Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 5-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman knocked the third pitch of the game over the fence, a no-doubter to left-center field. Altuve added a pair of singles and another run after that for his first three-hit effort since July 3. He's hit safely in 14 of 17 games this month, batting .323 (20-for-62). For the season, Altuve has a .276/.366/.519 slash line with 18 homers, 34 RBI, 52 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 77 contests.
Jul 16 2022Altuve (leg) will return to the lineup as the designated hitter Saturday against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve left Thursday's game against the Angels with a bruised leg after getting hit by a pitch. He didn't take part in Friday's series opener against the Athletics but has been cleared to return at least as a hitter Saturday. It's possible he remains as a designated hitter Sunday in order to get a bit of extra rest heading into the All-Star break. Altuve was voted in as a starter for the American League but will skip the game due to the leg injury.
Jul 15 2022Altuve (leg) will sit Friday against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve left Thursday's game against the Angels with a bruise after getting hit by a pitch in his left leg. He'll miss at least one game, with Mauricio Dubon leading off and playing second base in his absence.
Jul 14 2022Altuve left Thursday's game against the Angels with a left leg contusion, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was hit by a pitch in the first inning and managed to come around to score before exiting the game. He is officially considered day-to-day.
Jul 13 2022Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-1 loss to the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had posted steals in each of the last two games, giving him eight in nine attempts this year. The second baseman saw his 10-game hitting streak come to an end with the hitless performance Wednesday. He's still slashing .277/.371/.528 with 17 home runs, 33 RBI and 47 runs scored through 71 contests.
Jul 12 2022Altuve went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has a hit in every game he's appeared in during July, going 14-for-37 (.378) in 10 games this month. He's added two steals, two home runs, seven RBI and eight runs scored in that span. The second baseman has started to look more like his past self with the steady hitting atop the order. He's now slashing .280/.372/.534 with seven steals, 17 long balls, 33 RBI and 47 runs scored in 70 contests overall.
Jul 8 2022Altuve went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, two additional RBI and two walks in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve slugged his 17th home run in the fifth inning to tie the game 2-2 and added walks in the third and seventh. He also extended the Astros' lead to 4-2 with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. During his current six-game hitting streak, Altuve is slashing .435/.517/.783 with two homers and six RBI.
Jul 6 2022Altuve isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has recorded hits in each of the last five games and has slashed .429/.500/.667 with a homer, two doubles, four runs, three RBI and a stolen base during that time. However, he'll get a day off while Mauricio Dubon starts at second base and leads off.
Jul 2 2022Altuve went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two doubles, three total runs and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 victory against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was a big part of Houston's offense in the win, doubling and scoring in each of the first two innings before knocking a solo home run in the sixth. Of the second baseman's past nine hits, seven -- four doubles and three homers -- have gone for extra bases. Altuve has also been running more of late, tallying three thefts over his past six games. With six steals on the season, he has already surpassed the five he totaled in 2021.
Jun 26 2022Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two stolen bases, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve showcased plenty of power during the Astros' four-game series against the Yankees, and he recorded his first steals since June 4 during Sunday's 10-inning loss. The 32-year-old went 5-for-14 with two homers, two doubles, four runs, two RBI and two stolen bases over the four matchups against the Yankees.
Jun 25 2022Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Michael King deep for a solo shot in the top of the eighth inning, expanding the Astros' lead to 2-0. The long ball was his 14th of the season and second in five games. The second baseman has been hot recently, going 8-for-26 with two homers, two doubles, two RBI and seven runs over the last seven games. Altuve remains one of the best fantasy options at his position in his 12th major-league campaign.
Jun 23 2022Altuve went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, two runs scored and a hit by pitch in Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was plunked to start the game, and he would come around to score on an Alex Bregman home run. The second baseman added a single and another run in the third after a Yordan Alvarez blast. With six runs scored in his last four games, Altuve is doing a good job of setting the table atop the Astros' order. The 32-year-old is slashing .278/.354/.524 with 13 homers, 24 RBI, 37 runs scored, three stolen bases and 13 doubles in 54 contests this year.
Jun 21 2022Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started the scoring with a third-inning solo shot. He'd gone six games without an RBI and five contests without an extra-base hit prior to Tuesday's homer to the Crawford Boxes. The second baseman is up to 13 homers, 24 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases while slashing .273/.346/.517 across 228 plate appearances.
Jun 12 2022Altuve went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-4 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve came up a triple shy of the cycle Sunday. He doubled and scored in the first inning before adding a three-run blast in the eighth. The second baseman is 11-for-32 (.344) in his last seven games, which includes three multi-hit efforts, two homers and four doubles. For the season, he's posted a .279/.348/.536 slash line, 12 long balls, 23 RBI, 28 runs scored, three stolen bases and 10 doubles through 45 contests as the Astros' regular leadoff hitter.
Jun 6 2022Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a loss to the Mariners on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the bottom of the first inning with a 409-foot shot to left field to give Houston an early lead. He added a pair of singles in the contest, including a run-scoring knock in the second inning. Altuve is slashing .280/.354/.535 with 11 homers, 19 RBI, 26 runs and three stolen bases on the season. He's collected five hits over his past 10 at-bats.
Jun 4 2022Altuve went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve walked and stole second in the seventh inning, but he was left on base. He's now gone 1-for-14 with five walks, an RBI, a steal and a run scored in four games since he was deemed good-to-go after a potential head injury Monday. The second baseman has a .265/.345/.510 slash line with 10 home runs, three steals, 17 RBI and 24 runs scored in 38 contests overall, so it's likely he works out of his current slump in the near future.
May 31 2022Altuve (head) is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old was evaluated for a concussion after a collision at first base during Monday's contest, but he apparently cleared the concussion protocols and is in the lineup Tuesday. Altuve has hit .350/.366/.600 with two home runs, four doubles, three RBI and six runs over his past 10 games.
May 30 2022Altuve is being evaluated for a concussion after a collision at first base in the seventh inning of Monday's game against Oakland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve collided with Oakland first baseman Christian Bethancourt on a play where Bethancourt left his feet, and while both players ended up staying down after the play, each was able to remain in the contest. However, skipper Dusty Baker noted after the game that Altuve "didn't look too good in the eyes" when coming back to the dugout, and he's now undergoing further evaluation. Aledmys Diaz and Mauricio Dubon would be two likely candidates to take over at second base if Altuve is forced to miss time.
May 25 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with two runs scored Tuesday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve collected a single in both the third and fifth frames and scored on each occasion. He has at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games and maintained a .357 average with four home runs, five RBI and 10 runs scored in that span. Overall, Altuve has an excellent .936 OPS and .405 wOBA across 126 plate appearances.
May 22 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, double and an additional run in a 5-2 win against Texas on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the bottom of the first with his ninth home run and tacked on a double and run in the third inning. Following a sluggish April, the 32-year-old has been hot throughout May with a .343/.403/.757 slash line, eight home runs, 18 runs and 11 RBI.
May 21 2022Altuve isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started in the last six games and hit .346 with two home runs, three doubles, five runs and three RBI. Aledmys Diaz will take over at the keystone and bat seventh Saturday.
May 20 2022Altuve went 4-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored Thursday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has eight extra-base hits in his last eight games, and he's maintained a .355 average with 10 RBI and 16 runs scored across 16 games in May. For the season, he owns a .286/.364/.571 line across 110 plate appearances.
May 19 2022Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the game with his eighth home run of the season, the only offense Houston mustered against Nick Pivetta. He's hit well since returning from a hamstring injury May 2, maintaining a .316 average with seven home runs, 10 RBI and 15 runs scored across 15 games. That stretch has helped him recover from a slow start, and he's now hitting .258/.343/.538 through 105 plate appearances on the season.
May 15 2022Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve returned from an undisclosed injury that caused him to exit Friday's game and miss Saturday's matchup. He went hitless in his first three at-bats but singled in the seventh inning before coming around to score. Altuve then led off the ninth frame with a solo home run, his seventh of the season. He's gone yard six times in his last 11 games, also driving in eight and scoring 13 runs. Across 92 plate appearances on the campaign, Altuve is hitting .259/.348/.531.
May 14 2022Altuve (undisclosed) isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was removed from Friday's game against Washington as a precautionary measure after slipping on the grass, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. However, manager Dusty Baker said Altuve was due for a day off anyway, while general manager James Click is optimistic that the second baseman will avoid a trip to the injured list. Altuve should be considered day-to-day, while Niko Goodrum will start at second base and bat eighth Saturday.
May 13 2022Altuve exited Friday's game against the Nationals as a precaution after slipping on the grass, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was replaced at second base by Niko Goodrum in the bottom of the ninth inning with the Astros up by five runs, circumstances which seemingly back up the idea that the team isn't particularly worried about his health. He was due for a day off Saturday anyway according to manager Dusty Baker, so the Astros can be doubly sure the veteran isn't dealing with any serious issue. Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo homer to lead off the game prior to his early exit.
May 12 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run, two additional RBI and one additional run scored during Thursday's 11-3 win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve extended the Astros' lead to 3-1 with a solo shot in the third inning off Twins starter Chris Archer. He added to Houston's advantage again in the sixth by smacking a two-RBI double to left field. Altuve came around to score when the next batter -- Michael Brantley -- ripped a double to center field. During the second baseman's current eight game hitting streak, he's recorded four multi-hit games, four home runs and six RBI.
May 8 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Eduardo Rodriguez yard in the third inning to record his fourth homer of the season. He has a five-game hitting streak -- three of which have been multi-hit efforts -- during which he has collected three home runs, three RBI and six runs scored. Overall, Altuve has a .255/.359/.473 line while also chipping in two steals across 64 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 6 2022Altuve went 2-for-3 with a walk Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is hitting only .235 across 60 plate appearances, though he has at least one hit in seven of his last eight games. He's also walked nine times while striking out on just 11 occasions this season, so his plate skills remain intact. Most importantly, Altuve has maintained the leadoff role in a potent Astros lineup, which should allow him to rack up runs scored as he starts to collect hits at an increased rate.
May 5 2022Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win Thursday over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Tarik Skubal deep on the first pitch he saw Thursday. He added a single in the third but made a baserunning error and was caught stealing following a pickoff attempt. After missing 12 games due to a groin injury, the second baseman is 4-for-12 with two homers and three walks over his last four games. He's walked in 14.3% of his plate appearances so far, double his career average. While his average sits at .208 for the season, with a .307 career average it's more likely than not that that rate will continue to rise.
May 4 2022The 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 Southwest reports. He went 1-for-2 with a walk and two runs before departing. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 3 2022Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-0 win over Seattle on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 2 2022Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk Monday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 1 2022Houston 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 Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. "All indications are we should be good to go," Click said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 26 2022Altuve (hamstring) took part in all running drills prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 25 2022Altuve (hamstring) took grounders prior to Monday's game against Texas, and he also ran "a lot" Sunday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 23 2022Altuve (hamstring) felt good after fielding groundballs Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was feeling good enough to get in some defensive work Saturday, but he has not hit since landing on the injured list, and it remains to be seen if he will be ready to return Friday when first eligbile.
Apr 20 2022The Astros placed Altuve (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though general manager James Click relayed earlier Wednesday that imaging conducted on Altuve's strained left hamstring didn't reveal anything overly concerning, the 31-year-old will still be deactivated for at least the next week and a half while he waits for his left leg to fully heal. Click suggested a minimum-length IL stay could be in play for Altuve, but that will likely be contingent on the seven-time All-Star being able to run the bases and field his position without any discomfort within the next few days. The Astros will likely lean on a combination of Aledmys Diaz and Niko Goodrum to pick up starts at the keystone while Altuve is on the mend.
Apr 19 2022Altuve (hamstring) won't play Tuesday or Wednesday against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve left Monday's game with a strained left hamstring and was sent for an MRI on Tuesday. The results of that test are not yet known, but he'll get at least three days off, as the Astros have scheduled day off Thursday. Aledmys Diaz will likely receive another start at second base Wednesday.
Apr 18 2022Altuve is being considered day-to-day with a left hamstring strain, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was unable to finish Monday's contest after stepping awkwardly on first base in an effort to beat out an infield single, though he appears to have avoided a significant injury. The team will likely re-evaluate the star second baseman in the morning to determine his status for Tuesday's matchup. Aledmys Diaz figures to see time at the keystone if Altuve is unable to go.
Apr 13 2022Altuve went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve singled to lead off the first and sixth innings but was left stranded in both cases. It was the second stolen base of the year for the seven-time All-Star. After recording only one hit in his first four games, the multi-hit performance is a hopeful sign moving forward. He has now reached base safely twice in consecutive games.
Apr 10 2022Altuve is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started each of Houston's first three games, but he will get a routine day off Sunday. Aledmys Diaz will start at second base and hit fifth while Niko Goodrum will enter the lineup at first base and hit seventh.
Apr 8 2022Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in a 13-6 victory over the Angels on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve set the tone with a leadoff home run and later knocked in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning. It's encouraging to see the former MVP on track following a lackluster opening day performance as he looks to surpass a career-high-tying 31 home runs in 2021.
Oct 30 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo homer and a pair of runs scored in Saturday's World Series Game 4 loss against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve singled to lead of the game and came around to score on a Carlos Correa groundout in the top of the first. He made it 2-0 in the top of the fourth with a shot to center field off Kyle Wright. The homer was the 23rd postseason blast of his career, moving him ahead of Bernie Williams into sole possession of second on the all-time leaderboard, six behind Manny Ramirez, but it wasn't enough to secure the Astros a win, as Atlanta would score three late runs to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
Oct 20 2021Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox in Game 4 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had gone 0-for-9 across the last two games, but he blasted his second game-tying home run of the ALCS in the eighth inning of Tuesday's contest before the Astros plated seven runs in the top of the ninth. Since the start of the postseason, he's hit .219/.350/.563 with two doubles, three home runs, seven runs, seven RBI and a stolen base.
Oct 16 2021Altuve went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 5-4 win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve crossed the plate on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the first inning Friday, and he tied the game with his two-run blast in the bottom of the sixth. The 31-year-old has gone 6-for-19 with two home runs, two doubles, 11 runs, six RBI and a stolen base across five postseason appearances this year.
Oct 13 2021Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, four runs scored and three total RBI in Tuesday's 10-1 win over the White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's long ball off Liam Hendriks put an exclamation point on the game and the series, sending the White Sox home and Houston to its fifth straight ALCS. While Altuve's batting average didn't get back up to .300 and the running seems to be a thing of the past, he showed he's still a forced to be reckoned with at the plate with 31 homers, 83 RBI and 117 runs scored during the regular season.
Oct 1 2021Altuve will sit Friday against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Astros elected to rest several regulars after clinching the division title Thursday. Marwin Gonzalez starts at second base in Altuve's place.
Sep 29 2021Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday in a 4-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman came through in the clutch in the eighth inning, swatting a solo shot to left field to tie the score 2-2. The long ball was his fourth in his past 10 games, and seven of his 10 hits overall during that stretch have gone for extra bases. Altuve's 31 homers on the campaign are tied for his single-season career high, which he established during the 2019 season.
Sep 24 2021Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and an additional run scored in Friday's 14-2 loss to the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve slammed a solo home run in the third inning off Frankie Montas. In addition, he reached base on an error and scored in the first frame. He extended his hitting streak to 12 games, batting .333 in that stretch. The second baseman is slashing .278/.354/.490 with 30 home runs, 81 RBI and a team-leading 113 runs scored in 647 plate appearances this season.
Sep 23 2021Altuve went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk, two runs and two RBI in a 9-5 victory versus the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was hitless through his first five plate appearances before he came through with a clutch two-run double in the 12th inning that helped lead the Astros to an extra-innings win. The second baseman has collected multiple RBI in two straight games and in three of his past five contests. During his current 10-game hitting streak, he is slashing .350/.435/.600 with two homers, eight RBI, six walks, a stolen base and 14 runs.
Sep 22 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After resting Monday, Altuve slammed a two-run homer off Oliver Ortega in the fifth inning to extend the Astros' lead. In addition, he scored in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Carlos Correa. He has at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 games. The 31-year-old is slashing .280/.354/.489 with 29 long balls, 78 RBI and 109 runs scored in 632 plate appearances this season.
Sep 20 2021Altuve is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve sits after starting 14 straight games. He recorded at least one hit in all but one of those games, posting a .357/.446/.643 slash line while homering three times. Marwin Gonzalez will fill in as the second baseman.
Sep 17 2021Altuve went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Diamondbacks in a 4-3 win Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: For 5.2 frames Friday, Arizona starter Madison Bumgarner held Houston without a hit. Altuve ended the no-hit bid and gave Houston its first lead with a two-run shot to left field. The long ball extended Altuve's personal hitting streak to six games, during which he has gone 9-for-21 while scoring nine runs.
Sep 10 2021Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 10-5 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve drove in Aledmys Diaz on a single in the fourth inning. He scored in the third, fourth and seventh innings. In addition, he was hit by a pitch in the seventh, reaching base for the fourth time. The 31-year-old is having a great start to September, batting .345 with a pair of long balls, four RBI and eight runs in seven games. On the season, he is slashing .276/.351/.485 with 27 homers, 72 RBI and 97 runs scored in 587 plate appearances.
Sep 8 2021Altuve went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman went yard in the fifth inning. Altuve has homered in consecutive games after failing to put a ball over the fence in all of August. He's hit safely in seven of the last eight contests and now sports a .272/.347/.481 slash line with 27 long balls, 71 RBI, 94 runs scored and four stolen bases across 582 plate appearances.
Sep 7 2021Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Logan Gilbert deep in the third inning for his 26th homer of the season. The long ball ended a streak of 31 games without a homer for the second baseman. He also walked in the ninth inning and came around to score on an Alex Bregman home run. The 31-year-old has now collected a hit in six out of seven contests while batting .276 with five extra-base hits over that stretch.
Sep 4 2021Altuve will sit Saturday against San Diego, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has gone just 4-for-33 over his last eight games, though he's struck out just once over that stretch. He'll get a rest Saturday, with Aledmys Diaz taking over at second base.
Aug 27 2021Altuve is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will get just his second game off since early July after going 1-for-14 during the past three contests. Aledmys Diaz will bat second while filling in for Altuve at the keystone.
Aug 21 2021Altuve went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two singles, an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 15-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve recorded his 31st career four-hit game in Houston's blowout victory over Seattle, collecting a pair of doubles and a pair of singles. Fantasy owners are hoping this outburst spells the end of the 31-year-old's August slump, as the run Altuve knocked in on Saturday is somehow just his second RBI of the month.
Aug 17 2021Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Monday's 7-6 loss to Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The three hits are a hopeful sign that Atluve's putting a slump behind him. He's had a rough go in August, having entered Monday's game batting .191 (9-for-47) with one RBI and one extra-base hit during the month.
Aug 8 2021Altuve is out of the lineup Sunday against the Twins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started the past 27 games and will receive the day off for Sunday's series finale. Aledmys Diaz will shift to the keystone while Jacob Wilson starts at third base for Houston.
Jul 31 2021Altuve went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 9-6 win over San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had a solo shot in the fifth inning to give Houston a 3-2 lead, then hit a grand slam in the sixth that broke open the game. The second baseman, who is 8-for-16 over the last three contests, is up to 25 home runs over 91 games. That threatens his career-best 31 hit in 2019.
Jul 27 2021Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double and a run in Tuesday's 8-6 triumph against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve singled and scored in the first, doubled in the fourth and singled in the eighth for his first three-hit game since April 26. The two-bagger was his 13th of the season, and with 23 home runs this would be the second time in three years the former MVP finishes with more doubles than homers if the trend continues.
Jul 22 2021Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After homering twice Tuesday, Altuve stayed hot delivering another pair of extra-base hits Wednesday, including a solo shot off Eli Morgan in the fourth inning. He's still batting just .220 over his last 10 games, although he has six home runs since July 1. The 31-year-old is slashing .278/.358/.512, leading the team with 23 long balls and 70 runs scored in 394 plate appearances. Altuve remains a significant power threat, though his speed has diminished with just four steals in 2021 thus far.
Jul 21 2021Altuve went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Tuesday's 9-3 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve went deep in each of his first two at-bats. He led off both the bottom half of the first and third inning with a home run against Triston McKenzie but was relatively quiet the rest of the evening. The 31-year-old has gone a bit cold from the dish this month, slashing .220/.270/.492 with five homers, 14 RBI, nine runs scored, a steal and a 4:10 BB:K over 14 games. Tuesday was just his second multi-hit performance over the last 20 games but was also his second multi-homer game of the year. Overall, Altuve is slashing .275/.356/.500 with 22 homers, 57 RBI, 68 runs scored, four steals and a 44:60 BB:K over 390 plate appearances. Altuve's lack of activity on the basepaths has certainly not helped his value. He consistently stole 30-plus bases from 2012 to 2017 but has not reached above 17 in a season since then and is on track for under 10 for a third straight year.
Jul 11 2021Altuve went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 8-7 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was 0-for-4 before hammering a clutch walkoff shot off Chad Green in the ninth inning. The veteran infielder has three homers and 12 RBI in nine games this month. He's slashing .278/.361/.498 with 20 homers and 55 RBI through 368 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2021Altuve will skip the upcoming All-Star Game due to a leg injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The leg issue hasn't affected Altuve enough to make him miss the games that count in the standings, as he's sat just once in the Astros' last 12 games and is riding a six-game hitting streak. He'll elect to rest for the full four-day break rather than appear in his seventh career All-Star Game, but there's little reason to treat the injury as anything other than a very minor one unless it starts keeping him out of regular-season contests.
Jul 7 2021Altuve went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took Sean Manaea yard in the third inning to record his 19th home run of the season. The effort extended his hitting streak to six games, during which time he's driven in nine and scored five runs. On the campaign, Altuve has an excellent .286/.370/.508 line with 64 runs scored, 52 RBI and four stolen bases across 351 plate appearances.
Jul 3 2021Altuve is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a regular day of rest for Altuve, who has hit .279 with six homers and 17 RBI in his last 17 games. He's also walked more times (16) than he's struck out (11) in that span.
Jul 2 2021Altuve went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve hit an infield single in the third inning, advanced to second on a groundout and then stole third before coming home on a Carlos Correa double. The steal was just Altuve's fourth in five attempts this year. The second baseman is slashing .286/.374/.505 with 18 home runs, 47 RBI and 61 runs scored across 337 plate appearances.
Jun 24 2021Altuve is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will take a seat for the first time since May 14 after he went 2-for-5 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and an additional run in Wednesday's 13-0 trouncing of the Orioles. The Astros are in the midst of a stretch of 20 games in as many days, so manager Dusty Baker is likely just looking to manage Altuve's workload by holding him out Thursday. Robel Garcia will fill in for Altuve at second base, while center fielder Myles Straw serves as Houston's leadoff man.
Jun 23 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, two total runs and a walk in Wednesday's 13-0 rout of the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston's leadoff hitter found himself in the middle of the action in a big offensive night for the club, slugging a two-run shot in the fourth inning to pad an already-substantial lead. The homer was his 17th of the campaign, tying him for 12th place in the league. Remarkably, 10 of his 23 hits in June have left the yard.
Jun 18 2021Altuve went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve busted out the power stick once again, smacking his 16th homer of the year in the sixth inning as a response to the White Sox scoring two in the top half of the inning. The second baseman has homered in three straight contests and belted eight over the last 10 games.
Jun 17 2021Altuve went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After walking off with a grand slam in Tuesday's win, Altuve came back with a leadoff homer off Jordan Lyles on Wednesday. He went deep again in the eighth inning, giving him three homers over his past two games and nine in 15 contests since May 31. Altuve's power surge has pushed him into the top 20 in MLB with 15 homers on the season, and he is also slashing .294/.363/.511 with 36 RBI, two stolen bases and 48 runs.
Jun 16 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a grand slam home run in Tuesday's 6-3 extra-inning win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve muscled up and took Demarcus Evans deep in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Houston a walkoff win. It was the seventh blast in the last 14 contests for the second baseman.
Jun 11 2021Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in Friday's 6-4 victory over Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman drilled a solo shot to left field in the fifth inning, giving him three straight games with a long ball. Altuve has homered five times overall through 10 games this month -- in fact, half of his 10 hits in June have left the park. After going deep only five times in 210 plate appearances during the shortened 2020 campaign, Altuve has swatted 12 homers through 247 plate appearances this season.
Jun 10 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 12-8 loss to Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Three of the second baseman's last four hits have ended up beyond the fence. Altuve is up to 11 homers, 29 RBI, 41 runs scored and two stolen bases through 51 games. He's added a .296/.364/.479 slash line. With four long balls in his last 10 games, the 31-year-old has found a groove.
Jun 9 2021Altuve went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 8-3 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman has shown some pop recently with four homers in his last nine games. For the season, Altuve has 10 homers, 28 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases while slashing .293/.363/.466 in 50 contests. He's already doubled his homer total (five) from 48 games last season.
Jun 6 2021Altuve went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman led off the game with a solo shot off Toronto starter Steven Matz. Altuve was quiet after that, but Houston was able to rack up 12 hits and seven walks as a team in the win. The 31-year-old has a .302/.367/.467 slash line with nine homers, 27 RBI, 39 runs scored and two stolen bases through 226 plate appearances.
Jun 3 2021Altuve went 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old scored one of the game's three runs on a Yuli Gurriel sacrifice fly in the first inning. Altuve was the only Astros player to draw a walk during the contest, and he did so twice. In 207 plate appearances, he is slashing .302/.372/.467 with eight home runs, 37 runs and 24 RBI, and his current 10.3 BB% is the highest of his career.
Jun 2 2021Altuve went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and three walks in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman led off Houston's half of the first inning with a 435-foot homer to give the Astros a lead they did not relinquish. He also reached base via walk three times, pushing his season OBP to .369. Altuve also has eight home runs and 24 RBI as part of a bounceback campaign during which he has posted a .841 OPS -- over 200 points better than his 2020 mark.
May 31 2021Altuve went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and three runs scored in Monday's 11-2 win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The second baseman extended Houston's lead to 4-0 with a two-run blast off Boston starter Eduardo Rodriguez in the third inning. Altuve also scored in the fifth and sixth innings on singles by Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman. Altuve has racked up seven home runs, 23 RBI, 35 runs scored and a stolen base while slashing .303/.359/.455 through 198 plate appearances, mainly as a leadoff hitter.
May 26 2021Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two total RBI and two total runs in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got Houston off to a quick start, smashing a 401-foot long ball to left field off Trevor Bauer to lead off the bottom half of the first inning. In the seventh frame, he added another RBI on an infield single and subsequently came around to score on Aledmys Diaz's home run. Altuve has bounced back with a .311/.360/460 slash line in 2021 after hitting only .219 last season. With six homers and 21 RBI, he has already surpassed his totals over 48 games in 2020.
May 22 2021Altuve went 1-for-6 with an RBI in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's eighth-inning single plated the game-tying run and extended his hitting streak to 15 games. The second baseman and leadoff hitter is 25-for-66 (.379) with four home runs, 10 RBI and 13 runs scored during the hit streak. His subpar 2020 season appears to have been a minor blip, as Altuve is slashing .308/.363/.455 in 34 games.
May 19 2021Altuve went 2-for-6 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got the Astros off to a quick start by smacking a home run as the first batter of the contest. It was his fifth home run of the season, four of which have come in his last 12 games. He has a hit in every game in that same span, highlighted by nine multi-hit contests, nine RBI and 10 runs scored. For the season, Altuve is now hitting .308/.362/.466 across 32 games.
May 16 2021Altuve went 1-for-2 with a run scored and three walks in Saturday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve extended his hitting streak to 10 games, and he has reached base at least twice in seven of those contests. The star second baseman endured a slow start to the campaign but has turned things around of late and is hitting .381 with a .458 on-base percentage in that aforementioned stretch.
May 14 2021Altuve is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old has started all 17 games since returning from the injured list in late April, and he'll take a seat Friday while in the midst of a nine-game hit streak. Robel Garcia will receive the spot start at the keystone in Altuve's absence.
May 12 2021Altuve went 1-for-5 with a leadoff home run in the Astros' 9-1 win Wednesday over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve cranked the first pitch of the game from Andrew Heaney off the foul post for his fourth home run. He has a current eight-game hitting streak after a rough stretch in the final week of April. The 31-year old has three home runs, five RBI and six runs during his streak. He is slashing .286/.325/.438 in 123 plate appearances.
May 10 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve smashed his third home run of the season in the fourth inning, the second blast in the last four games for the second baseman. He's hit safely in five consecutive games, going 9-for-22 during that run and reversing a 2-for-29 slide that left him batting .247.
May 6 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in Thursday's win against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve entered the game having gone just 3-for-32 across eight games since his last multi-hit effort. He turned that around Thursday, when he smacked a clutch three-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Astros a 5-3 lead. It was his second long ball of the season, and he has also tallied 14 runs and 12 RBI while hitting .256/.295/.372 across 95 plate appearances.
Apr 26 2021Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored during Monday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his return after testing positive for COVID-19, Altuve had himself a solid night at the plate, including his third double of the season. Across 12 games this year, the 30-year-old is slashing .347/.400/.469 with one home run.
Apr 25 2021Astros general manager James Click said that he's "optimistic" Altuve (illness) will be ready to return from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Click's comments essentially align with what manager Dusty Baker said earlier Sunday about the status of Altuve, who appears to be in the process of getting re-conditioned at this stage after recovering from a positive COVID-19 test. The Astros will have a seven-game schedule during the upcoming week, so fantasy managers could be incentivized to activate Altuve right away rather than waiting to see how he fares in his return from the illness.
Apr 24 2021Altuve confirmed Saturday that he had tested positive for COVID-19, but he now feels good, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was one of five players the Astros placed on the COVID-19 injured list last week, but the second baseman was the only one to test positive for the virus. However, the 30-year-old was cleared to work out with his teammates Friday since he has now cleared the league's health and safety protocols. Altuve said Saturday that he isn't sure when he'll be cleared to return to game action, but he thinks that it will be "pretty soon," Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Apr 23 2021Altuve (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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 22 2021Astros 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 19 2021Altuve 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 26 Houston reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 18 2021Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Altuve (COVID-19 injured list) has been cleared to resume individual workouts, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 16 2021Altuve (COVID-19 protocols) is unlikely to return during the Astros' current five-game road trip, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Apr 14 2021The Astros placed Altuve on the injured list Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was one of five players Houston placed on the IL on Wednesday without an injury designation, indicating that each member of the quintet has been ruled out due to COVID-19-related protocols. No reports have come out yet specifying whether Altuve (or any of the other four Astros) tested positive for the virus, or if the players in question have been ruled out through contact tracing. Aledmys Diaz and Alex De Goti look to be the top candidates to pick up work at second base while Altuve is sidelined.
Apr 10 2021Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's loss against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has hit safely in all but one game this season and has already recorded four multi-hit appearances, with three of those coming over his last five appearances. The second baseman has also plated runs in each of his last three contests and it's safe to say he's making a big impact at the top of the order for the Astros, hitting .351 with a .918 OPS over his first nine games.
Apr 8 2021Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's victory over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old smacked a solo shot off Deolis Guerra in the seventh inning, his first of the season. Altuve is slashing .310/.394/.448 as he appears to be fully recovered from his lingering knee issues.
Apr 6 2021Altuve went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's loss against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is enjoying a strong start to the season as the Astros' leadoff hitter, hitting safely in each of his first five appearances and recording two multi-hit games during that span. He's gone two games without a walk and has yet to launch a homer in 2021, but there's no question he's started the campaign on a strong note, making a major impact at the top of the order for the Astros. In fact, he currently leads the majors in runs with nine.
Apr 3 2021Altuve reached five times Friday, going 3-for-3 with two walks and four runs scored in a 9-5 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: So far, so good with Altuve atop the Astros batting order. He's 4-for-7 with three walks and six runs scored over two games. The top of the order -- Altuve, Michael Brantley and Alex Bregman -- combined to go 8-for-12 with four RBI and scored eight of Houston's nine runs Friday.
Mar 25 2021Altuve is the favorite to be the Astros' leadoff man this season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Myles Straw and Carlos Correa had been previously mentioned as potential leadoff hitters, but Altuve has been filling the role in recent games and received an endorsement from manager Dusty Baker on Tuesday. Exactly what the 30-year-old has left in the tank is unclear, as his slash line cratered to .219/.286/.344 in in the regular season last year, though he went on to hit .375/.500/.729 in 13 playoff games. He may not run as much as he used to, but it's certainly possible he bounces most of the way back at the plate and returns to being one of the league's premier contact hitters.
Mar 21 2021Altuve batted leadoff and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's spring game against St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve batted atop the order for the fifth consecutive game, suggesting that manager Dusty Baker is settling on him as the team's leadoff hitter. Baker would like to have stability at that spot and has tried out Myles Straw and Carlos Correa in addition to Altuve, who has the most MLB experience batting leadoff of the three.
Mar 17 2021Altuve went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's spring game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve batted leadoff for the third time in four games, as manager Dusty Baker auditions more candidates to bat atop the order. Myles Straw got most of the at-bats early in Grapefruit League play followed by Carlos Correa and now Altuve. Whether or not he bats leadoff, Altuve will slot in at the top third of the order.
Mar 14 2021Altuve is one of the candidates to bat leadoff for the Astros in 2021, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Dusty Baker said batting the 30-year-old leadoff is something he'd "consider," and he previously named Carlos Correa and Myles Straw as candidates to hit atop the order. George Springer dominated that spot in the order over the past number of years, and his departure during the offseason leaves a hole in the lineup for the Astros. Altuve operated as Houston's primary leadoff man during 2014 and 2015, but he hasn't seen regular action in that spot since 2016. He's also looking for a rebound campaign after struggling with a .219/.286/.344 slash line and career-high 18.6 percent strikeout rate in 2020.
Mar 11 2021Altuve went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's spring game against the Marlins and is batting .143 in Grapefruit League play. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has been working hard to put his disappointing 2020 season behind him. Per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, he stayed in Wednesday's game to get an extra at-bat and launched a 99.4 mph flyout to center field. "I've been feeling good," Altuve said. "It was particular today that I wanted that extra at-bat because I was feeling good. I actually hit the ball hard in the last one. I'm just trying to do everything I can to get ready every day." The results have not been there for Altuve, but like most hitters, he preaches process over results.
Feb 25 2021Altuve spent more time hitting and on his defense during the offseason than in previous years, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was the poster child of Houston's down year in 2020. His .630 OPS ranked 134th among 142 qualified hitters, and those struggles led to him swinging at pitches outside the zone (35.2 chase percentage) more often than in previous seasons. While his bat returned for the postseason, Altuve's errors in the field during gifted eight runs to the Rays. "That's one thing I have right now is motivation," Altuve said Wednesday. "I have a group of guys here that encourage each other and go out there and play. I'm taking everything to be encouragement and motivation right now." The Astros need Altuve to return to pre-2020 form, particularly now that George Springer is no longer on the team.
Oct 17 2020Altuve went 2-for-3 with two walks, a double, two runs and an RBI in Game 6 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve played a key role in a four-run fifth inning for the Astros, clubbing an RBI double and also coming around to score. Despite some defensive problems, Altuve has had a resurgence at the plate this postseason. In 12 games and 56 plate appearances, he's hitting .364/.500/.750 with five home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs scored.
Oct 15 2020Altuve went 2-for-4 with a homer and a pair of RBI in Wednesday's ALCS Game 4 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's sudden throwing issues have been the primary storyline surrounding him this season, though his bat has been just fine. He didn't make an error in this one, and his pair of RBI proved crucial in his team's 4-3 win. He opened the scoring with a solo shot off Tyler Glasnow in the bottom of the first and added another run two innings later on an RBI double. His five homers thus far in the playoffs already match his total from the regular season.
Oct 12 2020Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Sunday in the Astros' 2-1 loss to the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve staked Houston to an early lead with his leadoff blast of Blake Snell, but the Astros weren't able to muster much offense the rest of the way in the series opener. The second baseman endured a rough regular season, but his bat is heating up at the right time for Houston. He'll now left the yard in three consecutive postseason contests.
Oct 7 2020Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and a single in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics in Game 3 of the ALDS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve hit a solo homer in the first inning off Jesus Luzardo. The 30-year-old hit the ball a whopping 440 feet. The veteran is now hitting 5-for-12 with three RBI in this series as the Astros look to close out the Athletics in Game 4.
Sep 24 2020Altuve went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run, a double and another run scored during Thursday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve extended Houston's lead with a three-run homer against Lance Lynn in the sixth inning. It was just the fourth home run of the year for the 30-year-old, who has faced quite the disappointing season compared to his 2019 campaign. Overall, he's batting .225/.288/.341.
Sep 20 2020Altuve went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve split the gap in the sixth inning to plate George Springer then later scored the eventual game-winning run on a Kyle Tucker single. Altuve's run-producing force out in the third inning snapped a 15-game streak without an RBI. The veteran has back-to-back games with extra-base hits.
Sep 16 2020Altuve went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve returned to the lineup Tuesday after being activated from the injured list. In an atypical season, Altuve has produced atypical numbers, with his .598 OPS checking in nearly 300 points lower than his 2019 figure.
Sep 15 2020Altuve (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Tuesday against the Rangers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve spent just over 10 days sidelined with a right knee sprain, but he'll be available for Houston going forward. The 30-year-old hit in the batting cage Saturday and should now resume his role as the Astros' primary second baseman. He'll bat second in Tuesday's lineup while playing second base against the Rangers.
Sep 12 2020Altuve (knee) hit in the batting cage Saturday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has been steadily progressing in recent games as he continues to work his way back from a right knee sprain. The 30-year-old ran earlier in the week before taking swings Saturday. Manager Dusty Baker was optimistic that Altuve could return during the Astros' upcoming homestand, which is scheduled to begin Tuesday.
Sep 8 2020Manager Dusty Baker said that Altuve (knee) "looked good" while running Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was placed on the injured list with a right knee sprain over the weekend, but he was reportedly feeling better Monday. A timetable for his return hasn't been established yet, but he appears to be making positive progress early in his recovery.
Sep 7 2020Altuve (knee) is feeling better but has yet to resume baseball activities, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve left Thursday's game against the Rangers with right knee discomfort and landed on the injured list Saturday, so it's not as if he's been shut down for a particularly long period. It's not yet clear whether or not he'll need more than a minimum-length stay on the injured list.
Sep 5 2020Altuve (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 4 2020Altuve is dealing with a right knee sprain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 3 2020Altuve will receive an MRI on his right knee Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve exited Thursday's series finale against the Rangers with knee discomfort after sliding hard into third base in the first inning. He'll have further tests as the Astros look to determine the severity of the injury. Altuve previously required surgery on the same knee following the 2018 season.
Sep 1 2020Altuve went 3-for-5 and scored twice in a loss to Texas on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran collected his third three-hit game of the campaign in the loss, though each of his base knocks were singles. It has been a down season for Altuve, who is hitting an uncharacteristic .225 overall. After seeming to get back on track in mid-August, the second baseman entered Tuesday's contest hitting only .150 (3-for-20) over his previous six games.
Aug 23 2020Altuve went 3-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Saturday's 13-2 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a brief period in which Altuve dropped to sixth and seventh in the batting order, he was returned to his customary two-hole and has since broken out of a season-long slump. The resurgence Altuve began in the final two games of the series in Colorado traveled with him for the first two games of the series in San Diego. Altuve is 9-for-18 over the past four contests.
Aug 22 2020Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has multiple hits in three straight contests and climbed above the Mendoza Line for the first time since July 28. He's 6-for-14 with two RBI and three runs during his mini run. More significantly, Altuve hasn't struck out. The second baseman, who has a career 12.2 K%, dropped to 19.5 K% following Friday's game. There's still a long way to get back to normal, but Altuve's showing recent signs of breaking out of the slump that's dogged him over the first half of the 60-game season.
Aug 20 2020Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and one run scored Thursday against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After dropping in the Astros' order briefly, Altuve hit second in both of the team's games at Coors Field. He delivered two multi-hit games, with his double Thursday his first extra-base hit in 11 contests. Through 113 plate appearances this season, Altuve has a very uncharacteristic .190/.248/.305 line with three home runs, 15 runs scored and 12 RBI.
Aug 16 2020Altuve batted seventh in the order and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was scheduled to bat third but requested of manager Dusty Baker a drop from the top of the order, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. This was the first time Altuve's hit out of the seven-hole since his rookie season. His OPS is now at .566, which puts him ahead of only six major-league hitters with at least 75 plate appearances.
Aug 15 2020Altuve returned to the lineup Friday and went 0-for-5 with an RBI in an 11-1 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Houston manager Dusty Baker gave Altuve a two-day mental break from playing, but it did not snap him out of an early-season funk. "Good hitters go through slumps that they're not accustomed to," Baker told Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. "Altuve can hit. He's chasing bad pitches and taking good pitches. Every time you look up, you got two strikes on you. Altuve's been hitting all his life, it's just a matter of time until Altuve hits again." The second baseman has a .563 OPS over 88 plate appearances.
Aug 12 2020Altuve is not starting Wednesday against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As expected, Altuve will sit for Wednesday's series finale while Abraham Toro gets the start at second base in his stead. The 30-year-old is hitting just .187 with three home runs, two steals and 17 strikeouts through 75 at-bats this season.
Aug 11 2020Altuve will be out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran second baseman has struggled through his first 16 games of the season with a .594 OPS and 17 strikeouts in 78 plate appearances, so he'll head to the bench Wednesday to further take advantage of Thursday's scheduled off day. Altuve is starting at the keystone and batting leadoff for the Astros in Tuesday's contest.
Aug 6 2020Altuve went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and another run scored during Thursday's loss to the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve doubled Houston's lead with a solo homer off Zac Gallen in the sixth inning. He also doubled and scored in the eighth. The long ball was the third of the year for the 30-year-old, who is averaging a mere .192 on the season with seven RBI and 11 runs scored.
Aug 5 2020Altuve went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-2 win over Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got the Astros started early with a first-inning homer, his second long ball of the season. Despite the effort Tuesday, he remains mired in a slump, batting just .163 (7-for-43) with a .606 OPS over 10 games.
Aug 1 2020Altuve went 0-for-4 with a walk and two RBI and was caught stealing in Friday's 9-6 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve, who is hitless in his last 14 at-bats, managed a couple of productive outs Friday. After seven games, one of MLB's best hitters has a .620 OPS.
Jul 27 2020Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 8-5 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve led off the fifth inning with a solo shot that just cleared the fence in left field, his first long ball of the year. The second baseman has gone 4-for-14 (.286) with seven runs scored and three RBI in four games to start the season. The 30-year-old will likely continue to generate offense batting in the top half of the Astros' order.
Jul 25 2020Altuve went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, two runs scored and a pair of walks in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had no trouble getting on base Saturday. His steal came in the third inning after his lone hit, a single. Speed is not as big a factor as it used to be for the second baseman, who managed a career-low six steals in 2019. He has scored three times in the first two games of the season.
Jul 22 2020Altuve (leg) is starting at second base and hitting second in Wednesday's intrasquad game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is good to go after exiting Tuesday's exhibition game against the Royals with a left leg contusion. Assuming the second baseman feels OK during Wednesday's scrimmage, he should be in the lineup for Friday's season opener.
Jul 21 2020Altuve is day-to-day with a leg contusion, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve left Tuesday's exhibition game against the Royals following a collision at home plate, but it appears as though he escaped without serious injury. Whether or not he'll miss any time at the start of the season is not yet clear.
Mar 6 2020Altuve (illness) is back in the lineup as expected Friday against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had been out of action since Tuesday, though his illness evidently wasn't too serious. He'll have plenty of chances to make up for lost time with Opening Day still nearly three weeks away.
Mar 5 2020Altuve (illness) returned to camp and is expected to play Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve, who was scratched and sent home Tuesday due to illness, worked out with teammates Wednesday. He's appeared in four spring games thus far, going 2-for-9 with a double and an RBI.
Mar 3 2020Altuve is away from the team Tuesday due to illness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's bug is reportedly the same one that kept teammate Alex Bregman out of action for a few days. Assuming a similar timeline for Altuve's recovery, his preparation for the upcoming season shouldn't be significantly impacted.
Feb 25 2020Altuve batted second and went 1-for-2, was hit by a pitch, and knocked in a run during Monday's spring game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve took a pitch off the foot in the fifth inning and was replaced by a pinch runner, but there was no indication that the HBP did any damage. The entire starting infield made its debut Monday with Altuve hitting ahead of third baseman Alex Bregman, shortstop Carlos Correa and first baseman Yuli Gurriel in the order. The 29-year-old is still one of the best at his position and established a new career high with 31 home runs in 2019. That added power is helpful, but fantasy owners would like to see the old Altuve that stole bases at a healthy clip. He swiped just six bags (11 attempts), his first single-digit season in the category since 2011.
Oct 23 2019Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double and two singles Wednesday in a 12-3 loss to Washington in Game 2 of the World Series. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That's six multi-hit games in these playoffs for Altuve, who has hit safely in 12 of his 13 postseason games so far. The 29-year-old second baseman is hitting .358 with five homers and four doubles, while sporting a robust 1.131 OPS. He and left fielder Michael Brantley (2-for-4) were the only Astros hitters with more than one hit in Wednesday's game.
Oct 15 2019Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a stolen base and two runs scored Tuesday in a 4-1 win over the Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve connected for a solo homer off of New York starter Luis Severino with one out in the top of the first inning to get the Astros on the board. The 29-year-old has managed at least one hit in all eight of Houston's postseason games in 2019 and is slashing .375/.412/.813 with four homers and two doubles in 32 at-bats. Altuve's second-inning steal was his first of these playoffs after he swiped a career-low six bags (11 attempts) during the regular season.
Sep 25 2019Altuve is expected to be out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve started the last seven contests and will take the day off with the Astros expected to make a pre-dawn arrival into Los Angeles on Thursday. The 29-year-old has a .284/.329/.541 slash line with five home runs through 19 games in September.
Sep 21 2019Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve got a five-run first inning started, leading off with his 30th home run. It marked the first 30-homer season for the second baseman, who cleared the fences for a second straight game and the fifth time in the last nine games.
Sep 19 2019Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's seventh-inning blast gave Houston a two-run cushion it would need to close out the Rangers, who plated a run the following frame. The home run was Altuve's fourth in the last eight games and gives him 29 for the season.
Sep 15 2019Altuve will sit Sunday against the Royals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve hits the bench for just the third time since late July. He's been in typical elite form over his last 10 games, hitting .325/.386/.650 with three homers. Aledmys Diaz will start at second base.
Sep 12 2019Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in a loss to Oakland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve brought Houston to within a run with a solo shot to left field in the eighth inning but flied out with the tying run on base in the ninth. The 2017 AL MVP started off slowly this season but has been on fire since returning from a hamstring injury in mid-June, hitting .333 with 18 homers and 45 RBI in his last 306 at-bats.
Sep 10 2019Altuve went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and a second run scored in Monday's 15-0 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has hit safely in 15 of the last 16 games, slashing .364/.394/.652 during that stretch. That's just one chunk of games during a monster second half in which he's been a different hitter than he was in the first half. That suggests the hamstring injury he dealt with during May and June played a role in his depressed early season numbers. Altuve, who had .781 OPS in 55 first-half games, has a 1.051 OPS over 54 games since the All-Star break.
Aug 29 2019Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rays on Thursday.
Aug 26 2019Altuve went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Angels.
Aug 20 2019Altuve went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in a victory over the Tigers on Tuesday.
Aug 19 2019Altuve is not in the lineup Monday against the Tigers, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Aug 14 2019Altuve went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and three runs scored Wednesday against the White Sox.
Aug 10 2019Altuve went 3-for-6 with a home run, a double, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 23-2 win at Baltimore.
Aug 7 2019Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 14-3 rout of the Rockies.
Aug 3 2019Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 9-0 win over the Mariners.
Jul 31 2019Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Indians.
Jul 28 2019Altuve went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-2 win over St. Louis.
Jul 24 2019Altuve went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Wednesday's 4-2 win against Oakland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Altuve is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Altuve went 4-for-6 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Altuve went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and three runs in a 12-4 victory against the Rangers on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 13 2019Altuve went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Altuve went 4-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 23 2019Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's win over the Yankees.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Altuve went 3-for-4 with a walk in a 4-1 loss to the Yankees on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Altuve will start at second base and bat leadoff Saturday against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Altuve (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list and will start at second base and bat third Wednesday against the Reds, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Manager AJ Hinch told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM<\/a> that Altuve (hamstring) will join the team in Cincinnati on Tuesday for an evaluation and could be activated from the 10-day injured list as soon as Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Altuve (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Reds, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 18 2019Altuve (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a triple and a walk while serving as the designated hitter for Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Manager AJ Hinch said Monday \"could be\" Altuve's (hamstring) final minor-league rehab game, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 17 2019Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday \"could be\" Altuve's (hamstring) final minor-league rehab game, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Altuve (hamstring) went 0-for-4 while playing seven innings at second base for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 14 2019Altuve (hamstring) will play seven innings at Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Altuve (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 4 2019Altuve (hamstring) fielded grounders and participated in batting practice for the second consecutive day Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Altuve (hamstring) was sent home from his rehab assignment due to right leg fatigue Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Altuve's leg fatigue could delay his return to action by at least a couple weeks according to general manager Jeff Luhnow, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Manager AJ Hinch said Altuve (hamstring) will not rejoin the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Astros manager AJ Hinch said Altuve (hamstring) will not rejoin the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Manager AJ Hinch said after Tuesday's win over the Cubs that the Astros received \"encouraging\" news on Altuve (hamstring), and that he will require time to \"strengthen his lower half,\" Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Manager A.J. Hinch said after Tuesday's win over the Cubs that the Astros received \"encouraging\" news on Altuve (hamstring), and that he will require time to \"strengthen his lower half,\" Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Altuve (hamstring) went 1-for-5 with a run scored for Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 25 2019Altuve (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 23 2019Altuve (hamstring) ran in the outfield, ran the bases, hit, took groundballs and performed agility drills Wednesday, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Manager AJ Hinch said the Astros hope Altuve (hamstring) will be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the \"latter part of the week,\" Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Manager A.J. Hinch said the Astros hope Altuve (hamstring) will be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the \"latter part of the week,\" Jake Kaplan of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Altuve (hamstring) took batting practice Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Manager AJ Hinch said Sunday that Altuve (hamstring) will likely require a minor-league rehab assignment during the upcoming week before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 19 2019Altuve (hamstring) ran Saturday for the first time since being placed on the 10-day injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 18 2019Manager AJ Hinch said Altuve (hamstring) is not expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list when eligible May 21, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 17 2019Manager AJ Hinch is hopeful that Altuve (hamstring) will be able to get on the field and ramp up baseball activities within the next couple of days, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 14 2019Altuve (hamstring) may not begin a running program until the end of Houston's three-game series against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Altuve (hamstring) is likely to require a trip to the injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 11 2019Altuve (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Altuve has been diagnosed with left hamstring discomfort and is day-to-day, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 10 2019Altuve exited Friday's game against the Rangers after suffering an undisclosed injury, Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 9 2019Altuve went 1-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 9-0 win over the Royals.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 8 2018Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the White Sox.Altuve recorded his ninth home run of the season, taking Lucas Giolito deep in the fourth inning. He is now riding a five-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 8-for-20 with two home runs, six runs scored, a stolen base, and three RBI. Though he isn't likely to match last season's home run or stolen base outputs, Altuve remains among the league leaders in batting average and runs scored.
Jul 7 2018Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, double, run scored and stolen base Saturday against the White Sox.Altuve was relatively quiet given that the Astros scored 12 runs, though he did manage to steal his 13th base of the season. While it will be difficult for him to record his fourth constitutive 30-steal season, he has recorded 11 of his 13 stolen bases since May 20.
Jul 7 2018Altuve went 3-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 11-4 win over the White Sox.Altuve had been slumping, having just four hits in 26 at-bats (.153) when he delivered the first of his three singles in the third inning Friday. The multi-hit night, his second in the last 14 games, pushed him back atop the major league lead in batting average at .337.
Jun 20 2018Altuve hit two solo home runs in a 3-for-4 game Wednesday against the Rays.Apparently Altuve's first day off of the season Tuesday did him some good. The only aspect of Altuve's game that has dropped off from the past two seasons thus far in 2018 has been his power, and he's already hard at work to fix that. That said, with just seven home runs in 2018, it's unlikely he'll match his total of 24 from both 2016 and 2017.
Jun 19 2018Altuve is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rays.Altuve will head to the bench for the first time all season after going 3-for-4 in Monday's series-opening win. The second baseman is hitting .342/.398/.470 with five homers and 11 stolen bases in 74 games this season. Alex Bregman will cover the keystone in Altuve's stead as Yulieski Gurriel shifts to third.
Jun 14 2018Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 7-3 win over Oakland.Despite Altuve's power vanishing this season, he's still a menace at the dish as always. He's slashing .338/.388/.465 with five long balls, 43 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases. The 5-foot-6 superstar has five multi-hit performances in his last nine games.
Jun 10 2018Altuve went 2-for-4 with an RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base Sunday against the Rangers.Altuve extended his hitting streak to eight games, with Sunday marking his fourth multi-hit game in that span. He also attempted two stolen bases and reached second base safely on one occasion to record his 10th stolen base of the season. After getting off to a sluggish start on the basepaths, he now has four stolen bases in his past eight games.
Jun 8 2018Altuve went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Rangers.Altuve clubbed a two-run shot -- his fifth homer of the year -- off reliever Matt Bush in the seventh inning. Altuve has been on a tear recently, hitting .466 over his last 14 games. All but six hits over this span have been singles, and Friday's home run was his first extra-base hit of June. The power numbers are definitely down from last year, but Altuve is still proving to be one the preeminent hitters in the game.
Jun 7 2018Altuve went 3-for-4 with an RBI, stolen base and two runs scored Thursday against the Rangers.Thursday's effort marked Altuve's fifth multi-hit game in his past 10 starts, helping to him an impressive .338 batting average. He has also stolen five bases in the last 15 days, which has come after he stole just four bases on the season prior to this stretch. He now ranks ninth in the American League in stolen bases with nine swiped bags.
Jun 1 2018Altuve went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Red Sox.Altuve hit safely for a seventh consecutive game, a ridiculous run that's seen him go 17-for-31 (.548) with six extra-base hits, seven RBI and eight runs scored. The power component of Altuve's game is still missing in action, but he leads MLB in hits (80) and is fifth in average (.338).
May 29 2018Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 5-1 win over the Yankees.Altuve had gone 24 consecutive games without a homer, but has gone yard twice in the last three games. He has extra-base hits in each of the last four games, recording two home runs, a triple and three doubles during a stretch in which he's gone an astounding 11-for-19 with seven RBI. Altuve raised his slugging 64 points (to .467) over the four-game run.
May 27 2018Altuve went 4-for-6 with a double, a run scored and two RBI during Sunday's loss to the Indians.Altuve hit a clutch RBI single in the eighth to tie the game at three, but the Indians would rally to win, 10-9. He's slashing .330/.377/.457 with three home runs and 28 RBI through 54 games, and he's shown no signs of slowing down at the plate. Altuve will look to stay hot at the plate as the Astros begin a three-game series with the Yankees on Monday.
May 26 2018Altuve went 4-for-4 with a triple, a home run, three runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 8-6 loss to Cleveland.The homer was just his third of the year, and Altuve's first since April 28, while the steals give him a paltry six through 53 games. It's been a relatively disappointing start to the season for the 2017 American League MVP, at least by his high standards, but Altuve seems locked in right now, hitting .390 (16-for-41) over his last 10 games with seven runs, nine RBI and four steals.
May 26 2018Altuve went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 11-2 win over the Indians.The final score made the game look like a laugher, but the Astros trailed 2-0 entering the eighth inning and were in need of a spark that Altuve provided. With just two hits in his last 16 at-bats, Altuve faced tough lefty Andrew Miller and turned on a first-pitch slider, doubling down the left field line to plate two runners. By the lofty standards Altuve has set for himself, he's having a down year, but he's still hitting above .300 and very capable of delivering hits in a key moment.
May 21 2018Altuve went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Indians.Altuve has responded to his first bout of adversity this season splendidly. After going 16 at-bats without a hit, the second baseman has hit safely in six straight games, going 9-for-23 with three doubles and three RBI during the run. The reigning AL MVP maintains a good average and on-base percentage, but a perplexing drop in power -- just two home runs over 48 games -- has left fantasy owners wanting more.
May 16 2018Altuve went 2-for-3 with a three-run double in Tuesday's win over the Angels.Altuve come up with the bases loaded in the eighth, trailing by two, and cleared the bases with a double -- his 10th of the year -- off reliever Jose Alvarez. Altuve hasn't quite found his home-run swing yet (he hit 24 homers last year) but he's still contributing with a .311 batting average and 20 RBI and 23 runs on the season.
May 13 2018Altuve replaced the injured George Springer (elbow) as the leadoff hitter and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Rangers.Altuve, who has played all 41 of Houston's games, has gone eight consecutive at-bats without a hit and had not gone hitless in two consecutive games until Saturday. Springer's expected to sit out the final game of Texas series Sunday, so we could get another look at Altuve atop the Astros' order, unless manager A.J. Hinch regards Altuve's "slump" as a need to rest the second baseman.
May 10 2018Altuve went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-1 win over Oakland.Nearly a quarter of the way into the season and Altuve just now stole his second base. That's atypical behavior out of the second baseman who has averaged 37 steals over the previous six seasons. As for Altuve's slugging -- the other area where he's experienced a noticeable dip in 2018 -- he's racked up five extra-base hits over his last 26 at-bats after compiling just seven over his first 131 at-bats.
May 6 2018Altuve went 1-for-4 with a triple in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Diamondbacks.Altuve completed his season cycle, hitting his first triple of 2018. His power numbers are down through the first five weeks of the season. He entered Sunday's contest with a .417 slugging percentage, down 130 points from where finished last season, and a .093 ISO (.201 in 2017).
Apr 28 2018Altuve went 4-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the Athletics.Altuve continues to get on base at a prolific rate, now hitting .351/.411/.450 after his four hit performance Saturday. He also hit his second home run in his past three games, a positive sign after struggling to hit for power early in the season. One omission from his stat-line Saturday was a stolen base attempt, keeping him just 1-for-2 in stolen base attempts to this point
Apr 25 2018Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Angels.Altuve went 101 at-bats into 2018 without hitting a homer, but finally got off the schneid with a sixth-inning no-doubter over the left field wall. It was just the fifth extra-base hit of the season for Altuve, who is slugging .374, well off the .547 career-mark he set in 2017.
Apr 24 2018Altuve went 2-for-4, extending his hitting streak to seven games, in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Angels.Altuve has gone hitless in just three of 24 games to start the season and is second to Oakland's Jed Lowrie with 33 hits. This is very typical of Altuve, who has hit streaks of eight, six and seven games already. We're still waiting on the power and speed aspects of his game -- Altuve hasn't homered yet and has just one stolen base.
Apr 19 2018Altuve went 3-for-4 with a walk, double, run scored and four RBI Thursday against the Mariners.To no one's surprise, Altuve has been getting on base at an excellent rate to begin the season, as he's now hitting .342/.398/.392 in 79 at-bats. However, in that same span, he has failed to hit a home run and has only one stolen base on one attempt. To live up to his lofty draft price, those stats will have to increase but his pedigree and track record suggest his lack of production in those areas won't last long.
Apr 16 2018Altuve had one of the Astros' three hits in Sunday's 3-1 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.It was a frustrating night for the entire Houston lineup, which was the object of Bartolo Colon's perfect game through seven innings. Altuve eventually got on base in the ninth via a single, the 21st base hit of the season for the AL's reigning MVP and MLB's batting champion in 2017. He has at least one hit in 14 of 16 games played while reaching base safely in 15, supporting a .344 batting average and .406 on-base percentage to open the 2018 season.
Apr 1 2018Altuve went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-3 win over the Rangers.This was the 25th time in Altuve's career he's had a four-hit game, although you don't need us to point out statistical feats that prove Altuve's one of baseball's best hitters. He's batting third in the order, in front of Carlos Correa, who also had four hits Saturday, including a home run. Altuve, who has scored 220 runs over the last two seasons, should be a lock to cross home plate more than 100 times this season while hitting in front of Correa.
Mar 16 2018Altuve and the Astros agreed to a five-year, $151 million extension Friday, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.The extension will cover the years from 2020 to 2024. Altuve will be 34 when the deal ends. The 27-year-old second baseman has been one of the best players in the game for the past four seasons and should remain at that level for a long time. The contract will keep him in Houston for the next seven seasons, and while there are certainly more hitter-friendly parks out there, any negative park effects are outweighed by the quality of the lineup that surrounds him.
Mar 10 2018Altuve is hitting .421 (8-for-19) with two home runs and four RBI this spring, but admits he needs to be more consistent, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports. "Right now I see one good at-bat and the other one not so good," he said. "When I show up one day and I have three or four quality at-bats in a row that's a good sign."Altuve the professional hitter sees where he needs to improve, but to the outside observer's naked eye, the 2017 AL MVP looks to be in midseason form. He's not concerned with the numbers, but rather how often he's making hard contact. That will come with more at-bats. At the very least, his impeccable management of the strike zone is intact. Not many balls are missing his bat. Altuve's whiffed just three times over 20 plate appearances and, as a corollary to his hard-contact rate improving, his strikeout rate will shrink with more plate appearances.
Nov 16 2017Altuve was named the American League's Most Valuable Player on Thursday.Altuve's ascension into stardom took another major leap forward in 2017 as the 27-year-old became the first Astro to bring home MVP honors since Jeff Bagwell was crowned N.L. MVP in 1994. Altuve led the American League in hits (204) for the fourth consecutive season and won the league's batting title with a career-high .346 average. His 24 home runs were also a career high and the superstar second baseman is firmly in play as the top overall player heading into 2018 fantasy drafts. The man can do it all.
Nov 3 2017Houston picked up its club option of $6 million for Altuve ahead of the 2018 season, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet reports.No surprise here as the Astros will gladly pick up Altuve's modest contract for next season, with another club option on the horizon next year as well ($6.5 million). During the regular season, Altuve hit .346/.410/.547 with 24 home runs and 81 RBI, and then helped the team bring a World Series title home to Houston.
Sep 28 2017Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Thursday's 12-2 win at Fenway Park.Altuve bolstered his AL MVP case with this three-hit effort, though Aaron Judge of the Yankees kept pace by mashing his 51st home run of the season over in New York. The diminutive second baseman is slashing .350/.415/.555 and ranks second in MLB to Colorado's Charlie Blackmon with 203 hits.
Sep 27 2017Altuve went 1-for-4 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 12-2 win over Texas.Altuve, who returned from a one-game absence due to a forearm injury, knocked his 200th hit of the season, the fourth straight with at least 200 hits. The Astros head into a season-ending, four-game set in Boston with a chance to overtake Cleveland for the best record in the AL. That suggests Altuve will be in the lineup as long as they have a shot.
Sep 27 2017Altuve (forearm) is back in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.A hit-by-pitch forced Altuve from Monday's game, but all tests on the forearm were negative and Altuve is set to return after missing just one start. The 27-year-old has been an elite fantasy contributor again this season, matching his career-high home run total from a year ago while surpassing 30 steals for a sixth straight season.
Sep 26 2017Altuve (forearm) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.Altuve underwent an MRI after being forced from Monday's game, and he was diagnosed with only a bruise. While Altuve's injury is minor, the Astros are playing only for playoff positioning at this point, so he will get a day off to rest and recover. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base Tuesday night.
Sep 25 2017Altuve (wrist) sustained a left forearm contusion resulting from a hit-by-pitch Monday against Texas, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.The Astros can breathe a sigh of relief. Consider Altuve day-to-day, as his action could be limited down the stretch with the Astros having already clinched, but he should be easily ready for the playoffs.
Sep 25 2017Altuve left Monday's game after taking a pitch off the left wrist, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.The Astros have clinched, so this move may have been precautionary, but all the small bones in the hand and wrist make any hit-by-pitch scary. Consider Altuve day-to-day until X-rays or any other further evaluations can be performed.
Sep 23 2017Altuve is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.Manager A.J. Hinch is giving several of his top players the day off Saturday, and Altuve is included in that group. Marwin Gonzalez will man the keystone in Altuve's place.
Sep 20 2017Altuve went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the White Sox.Altuve is putting the finishing touches on his MVP-caliber season. The home run was his 24th, tying his career-high mark set in 2016. The second baseman leads MLB in batting average (.348) while among the top 10 in OBP (.408), OPS (.967) and stolen bases (31).
Sep 17 2017Altuve is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.Altuve will receive a rare day off Sunday as the Astros opt to start Marwin Gonzalez at second base. Houston has Monday off, so look for Altuve to return to action Tuesday against the White Sox.
Sep 9 2017Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Saturday's loss to Oakland in the second game of the teams' doubleheader.The second basemen is capping off another monster fantasy campaign and is now up to 23 homers, 76 RBI, 31 stolen bases, 98 runs and a .350/.410/.564 slash line. While those are elite numbers at all positions, they're even more impactful from the keystone. Altuve also has a few more weeks to pad his final stat line.
Sep 8 2017Altuve is back in Friday's lineup as the second hitter and second baseman against the Athletics, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.With Thursday's day off, the Astros saw Wednesday as the perfect time to give Altuve a night to rest and refresh for the home stretch. He has sat just three times since the All-Star break, and it would be surprising if Altuve sits out any more games until the Astros manage to clinch the AL West division crown.
Sep 6 2017Altuve is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.It's a rare day off for Altuve, who will take a seat for just the third time since the All-Star break. The 27-year-old second baseman is in the midst of a monster year, slashing .351/.412/.557 with 21 homers and 31 stolen bases in 133 games, so look for him to return to the lineup following the Astros' off day Thursday. Marwin Gonzalez is starting at the keystone in his stead.
Sep 4 2017Altuve went 0-for-2 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Mets.The stolen bases were Altuve's 30th and 31st, the sixth straight season that he's swiped at least 30 bags. Each stolen base led directly to a run scored, giving him 95 runs scored. With 26 games remaining, Altuve needs 14 runs to set a new career benchmark, surpassing the 108 times he crossed home plate last season.
Aug 27 2017Altuve went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and another run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Angels.Altive did his damage early, taking Ricky Nolasco deep with a man on in the first inning. The diminutive second baseman reached the 20-homer mark for the second consecutive season with this effort and is also on pace to top 100 runs for the second time in that span with 87 through 125 games played. He's slashing career highs across the board at .356/.415/.565.
Aug 26 2017Altuve (neck) is starting at second base and batting third Saturday against the Angels.Altuve was removed from Thursday's contest with neck discomfort, but he's good to go again after being held out of Friday's contest. The 27-year-old, who is slashing an impressive .380/.420/.593 with six homers and 11 stolen bases in 37 games since the All-Star break, will face Tyler Skaggs in his return to the starting lineup.
Aug 25 2017Altuve (neck) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.Marwin Gonzalez will take over at second base in place of Altuve, who left Thursday's game with neck discomfort. He will be forced to miss at least one start as a result of the issue, but the Astros haven't given any indication that this is more than a day-to-day concern.
Aug 24 2017Altuve left Thursday's game against the Nationals with neck discomfort, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.Altuve left in the seventh inning and was replaced at second base by Marwin Gonzalez. This is likely the kind of injury Altuve would be playing through if it wasn't for the Astros' double-digit lead in the American League West. Consider him day-to-day.
Aug 14 2017Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.Altuve, who has three homers and three steals over the previous nine games, has been a nice blend of power and speed. With 18 homers and 26 steals, the second baseman is closing in on a second consecutive 20-homer/30-steal season.
Aug 3 2017Altuve is expected to be out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.It sounds like the Astros are planning to give their star second baseman the day off as the team opens up a weekend series against the Blue Jays. Altuve continued to dazzle at the plate Thursday, picking up three hits and a home run in his four at-bats against the Rays.
Aug 3 2017Altuve was named the American League Player of the Month for July, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.If you don't own Altuve in a fantasy league, you might not be aware that the perennial MVP candidate hit .485 in 99 July at-bats, setting a franchise record for batting average in a calendar month. The All-Star second baseman led the AL in on-base percentage (.523) and slugging (.727).
Jul 29 2017Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple and two runs scored in Friday's 6-5 win over the Tigers.He extended his hitting streak to 19 games with another impressive performance, and Altuve's hitting .524 (44-for-84) over that stretch with four homers, five steals, 19 RBI and 21 runs. The second-base dynamo has pushed his OPS up to a career-high 1.018 with the surge, and after finishing third in AL MVP voting last year he could be headed for his first major award in 2017.
Jul 25 2017Altuve went 4-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 13-4 win over the Phillies.This was the second consecutive four-hit game for Altuve, who is making a run at the American League MVP award that appeared to be Aaron Judge's after the first half of the season. He improved his AL-leading batting average to .365, and Altuve's batting a ridiculous .528 during a 16-game hitting streak.
Jul 23 2017Altuve went 4-for-5 with a three-run home run and a stolen base during Sunday's loss to Baltimore.Altuve continues to live up to his lofty preseason billing with a .358/.424/.564 slash line, 15 homers, 56 RBI, 21 stolen bases and 68 runs. It's extremely rare to find that level of cross-category production, and it's even more valuable coming from a middle infielder.
Jul 16 2017Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and a stolen base Sunday against the Twins.Altuve continues to contribute across the board. Forty-three of his 121 hits have gone for extra bases and the diminutive second baseman is on pace to top 30 steals for the sixth consecutive season with 19 in 89 games. Altuve also leads the league with a .350 batting average and is tied for sixth with 65 runs scored.
Jul 16 2017Altuve went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Twins.The homer, Altuve's second in the last three games, extended the second baseman's on-base streak to 18 games. During that run, which has included nine multi-hit games, he's slashed .427/.494/.6671.161 with four homers, six doubles 10 walks and 17 RBI while striking out just five times over 87 plate appearances.
Jul 8 2017Altuve, as expected, is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Blue Jays.Manager A.J. Hinch said Altuve would get a rest day Saturday, and that's exactly the case. Marwin Gonzalez will fill in at second base and bat fifth, pushing Josh Reddick into the No. 2 hole. Altuve has recorded three hits in four consecutive games, raising his season OPS to a blistering .950.
Jul 7 2017Altuve will get the day off Saturday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.Altuve recorded his fourth consecutive three-hit game Friday against Toronto and is now hitting a brilliant .342/.410/.539. He has taken just four days off all season and just one since May 14th, so he'll get a chance to rest before heading off to take part in the All-Star festivities.
Jul 7 2017Altuve went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Friday's 12-2 win over the Blue Jays.Since moving to the second spot in the batting order four games ago, Altuve has blown up, going 12-for-20 and producing three hits in each game. Altuve's added five runs and seven RBI during that run.
Jul 5 2017Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Braves.It's his second straight three-hit performance, extending his on-base streak to 13 games, and Altuve now has five steals in his last seven games and 17 on the year, putting him on pace for his sixth straight season with 30 or more.
Jul 5 2017Altuve went 3-for-5 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 16-4 rout of the Braves.The homer was his 12th of the year, and just past the midpoint of the season Altuve is almost exactly on pace to duplicate his 2016 performance. The 27-year-old should remain a rock-solid fantasy asset in the second half.
Jun 28 2017Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, two steals, an RBI and a run against the A's on Wednesday.A 30-plus-steal man for five consecutive seasons, Altuve had gone just 3-for-5 on the bases over his past 47 games despite hitting .341 in that span. Other than the steals, the 27-year-old has been delivering more or less as expected, so if this is an omen that he's found his legs again, his fantasy owners will once again have the complete package on their hands.
Jun 22 2017Altuve is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the A's, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.It's a rare absence for Altuve, his fifth this year and first since May 13. He will be replaced by Marwin Gonzalez at second base. Altuve is walking at a career-high clip and he continues to provide across-the-board production, although he is on pace to fall short of 30 steals for the first time in a full season.
Jun 18 2017Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Red Sox.Altuve snapped out of five-game funk and has multiple hits in three consecutive games, a stretch in which he has seven hits in 10 at-bats with a homer, four doubles and five runs. Altuve's 85 hits this season ranks tied for the fifth in MLB.
Jun 14 2017Altuve went 3-for-3 with two doubles, was hit by a pitch and scored three runs in Wednesday's 13-2 rout of the Rangers.Usually a prolific producer of base knocks, Altuve had been scuffling over the past 10 games, posting just a .216/.302/.324 batting line. You can't keep the star second baseman down for long -- he is hitting .320, after all -- but it's worth noting that he's dropped off a bit in terms of both power and speed; Altuve is on pace to fall short of last year's 24-homer breakout and post his first full season with fewer than 30 steals.
Jun 8 2017Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run, go-ahead home run in the ninth inning of Thursday's 6-1 win over the Royals.Altuve, who has been terrific away from Minute Maid park, finished up the team's current road trip hitting .439 with two homers and seven RBI over 10 games. He entered the game with a .422 road batting average and 1.187 OPS.
Jun 3 2017Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in Saturday's 6-5 win over Texas.Altuve's eighth inning home run off Keone Kela proved to be the difference in a one-run win for the Astros. The long ball was Altuve's third hit of the game, something he's been doing with regularity over the last week. In his last seven games, Altuve has three or more hits four times, and he now ranks fourth in the majors in hits. During the mini hit streak, he is 17-for-31 (.548) with six RBI. He's one of the premier offensive options out there, and he's red hot right now.
May 31 2017Altuve went 4-for-5 with a pair of RBI and a run against the Twins on Tuesday.He's in the midst of a monstrous four-game stretch in which he's gone 11-for-18 (.611) with three doubles, five RBI and five runs. Altuve's batting average has lingered below his typically elite level for much of the season, but it's now at .320 and seemingly rising by the game. He's far short of last year's paces in terms of RBI and runs, but Altuve hits in the middle of a strong lineup and should pile up plenty of counting stats as the season wears on.
May 28 2017Altuve went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs during Saturday's win over Baltimore.The second baseman hit both doubles off lefty Wade Miley, which improved Altuve to an impressive .897 OPS and .379 wOBA against southpaws dating back to last year. His track record against left-handed pitchers shouldn't go overlooked in daily contests. Altuve is now up to 14 extra-base hits, 15 RBI and 18 runs with a .859 OPS through 25 games this month.
May 23 2017Altuve went 1-for-4 with a first-inning RBI double that proved to be the difference in Monday's 1-0 victory over Detroit.Altuve's ninth double of the season surprisingly held up on a night when the Astros deployed a committee of pitchers to fill in for Dallas Keuchel (neck). The second baseman is riding an eight-game hitting streak that includes seven extra-base hits (three doubles, two triples, and two homers), seven RBI and five runs. It's safe to say Altuve is running hot right now.
May 17 2017Altuve went 4-for-5 with two triples and two doubles in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Marlins.The last time a player hit two triples and doubles in the same game was in 2005 when Carl Crawford did it for Tampa Bay. Altuve's feat was just the 14th time it's occurred in MLB history. Making the accomplishment even odder was that he didn't score a run despite being in scoring position four times. Altuve, who leads the AL with a road batting average of .403, finished Houston's current trip hitting .379 (11-for-29) with six extra-base hits, five runs scored and four RBI in seven games.
May 16 2017Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and three RBI during Monday's win over Miami.Altuve was hit by a pitch on his hand in the top of the first inning, so it was encouraging to see him still have a productive game. The home run was his third of the month, and he's now up to six homers, 18 RBI, nine stolen bases and 24 runs with a .292/.364/.458 slash line for the season.
May 8 2017Altuve went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Angels.Altuve's third-inning homer, his fifth of the season, shifted the momentum in the game after the Angels jumped out to a 2-0 lead off Houston's No. 5 starter Mike Fiers. The homer also atoned for him getting picked off first base in the first inning with Carlos Correa at the plate. The perennial MVP candidate is hitting a blistering .419 on the road this season compared to .236 at home. The Astros are off Monday and return to Houston for a quick two-game set against the Braves.
May 6 2017Altuve is out of Saturday's lineup against the Angels.This happens to be Altuve's 27th birthday, and he will get the day off. He is hitting .297/.373/.450 with four home runs and nine steals in 126 plate appearances this season. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base and hit seventh against righty JC Ramirez.
Apr 30 2017Altuve went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Athletics.Altuve's eighth-inning homer, his third of the season, made the game interesting but the Astros didn't have the comeback bats working Saturday. After sitting out a couple of games due to a shoulder injury, Altuve is back to full strength, hitting third in Houston's order.
Apr 28 2017Altuve (shoulder) is back in Friday's lineup, hitting third and playing second base, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.After missing Wednesday's game with a shoulder injury, Altuve appeared as a pinch hitter Thursday, and it comes as no surprise that he is ready to return for the opener of this weekend's series against the A's. George Springer (hamstring) is also returning, so the Astros' lineup will be operating at full strength. Deploy him with confidence in all formats.
Apr 27 2017Altuve (shoulder) came on as a pinch hitter in Thursday's game and reached base on an infield single.Although the team has yet to comment on whether Altuve will draw back into the lineup Friday against the A's, things seem to be trending in that direction after he was able to get into the game for Houston's series finale against the Indians. Altuve also attempted a stolen base after his infield single, but was caught stealing for the first time this season. However, if Altuve is given one more day off Friday, look for Marwin Gonzalez to get another start at second base.
Apr 27 2017Altuve said his left shoulder was still a little stiff Thursday but he feels good swinging a bat, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve is being held out for the second straight game after violently colliding with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during Tuesday's contest, though it appears to be precautionary more than anything. The 26-year-old remains hopeful he'll be able to return Friday, but manager A.J. Hinch will continue to handle him carefully.
Apr 27 2017Altuve (shoulder) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Indians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.The stud second baseman left Tuesday's contest after a collision with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, and it appears that Altuve's ailments still haven't subsided. He'll get another day off with the hope to return Friday, allowing Marwin Gonzalez to land a start at the keystone Thursday.
Apr 26 2017Altuve (shoulder) is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Indians.It was reported earlier that Altuve would likely be in the lineup, but he will get a day off after being involved in a collision with teammate Teoscar Hernandez in Tuesday's game. Marwin Gonzalez will start at second base and hit ninth in his place.
Apr 26 2017Altuve (shoulder) said he "most likely" will play Wednesday with his availability dictated by how he feels in the morning and afternoon, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports. "I think we still have to wait until tomorrow," Altuve said after Tuesday's 4-2 win against the Indians, "but I have a good chance to play tomorrow."Altuve was involved in a collision with right fielder Teoscar Hernandez that forced both players to leave the game. Hernandez took the brunt of the collision while Altuve reportedly had a sore left shoulder.
Apr 25 2017Altuve exited Tuesday's game against the Indians early after colliding with Teoscar Hernandez in the field, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Altuve and Hernandez collided with each other while attempting to make a play on a fly ball. Hernandez seemed to take the brunt of the impact, as he was removed from the game on a cart. Though Altuve's injury is currently unclear, it is encouraging that he was able to walk off the field under his own power. Further updates should become available following the conclusion of Tuesday's contest.
Apr 25 2017Altuve, who was removed from Tuesday's game after colliding with Teoscar Hernandez, did not sustain a concussion, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.From manager A.J. Hinch's comments following Tuesday's contest, it sounds like Altuve was a bit shaken up after colliding with Hernandez, but ultimately did not sustain any significant damage and should be fine moving forward. He'll be listed as day-to-day until we learn more in regards to his availability for Wednesday's game against the Indians.
Apr 23 2017Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs during Sunday's win over Tampa Bay.The Houston spark plug hit his first home run of the season Saturday, so it's encouraging to see him follow it up with another shot Sunday. His five-category production is especially tough to find at the keystone position, and Altuve is well on his way to another sterling fantasy campaign with 11 runs, two homers, seven RBI, seven stolen bases and a .324/.393/.459 slash line.
Apr 22 2017Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs and a stolen base during Saturday's loss to Tampa Bay.Already up to nine runs and seven stolen bases with a .304 batting average and .380 on-base percentage, Altuve is kick-starting 2017 as expected. His power outburst last year will likely prove to be tough to duplicate, but his ability to reach base, post a high-end batting average, touch home plate and steal bases make Altuve an elite fantasy asset.
Apr 17 2017Altuve went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Monday's 3-0 win over the Angels.After a bit of a slow start, Altuve now has a five-game hitting streak and has upped his average to .320 on the year with seven runs scored, four RBI and five steals. Last year may have been the pint-sized superstar's career year, but he still offers five-category production in a potent offense. Expect the home runs to follow shortly for Altuve.
Apr 15 2017Altuve went 3-for-3 with two walks, two doubles and two runs scored in Friday's 7-2 win over Oakland.Altuve is scorching right now, having reached base 11 straight times. After opening the season 4-for-25 with eight strikeouts and one walk, the 26-year-old second baseman is 10-for-18 with only one strikeout and seven walks over his last five games. As Brian McTaggart of the Astros' official site reports, Statcast indicates Altuve is making more of an effort to use the opposite field. Both of his doubles Friday went to right field and 41.2 percent of his batted balls are going the opposite way, including nine of his 14 hits (64.3 percent).
Apr 13 2017Altuve went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and two walks during Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Mariners.Altuve struggled to begin the year but has looked more and more like himself over the last four games, collecting seven hits and five walks to drive his OBP up to .356. He has also stolen his first two bases and scored all four of his runs on the season. He still has just one extra-base hit to his name, but one could assume that will not last long as he continues to heat up.
Apr 12 2017Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Mariners. It was his first run batted in of the season.The entire Astros team had a breaking out party Tuesday with 14 hits off Seattle pitching. Altuve had been the poster child of team's low-wattage offense but is showing recent signs of life. After striking out eight times in the first five games, the perennial All-Star and MVP candidate has struck out just once over the last four games while going 5-for-16 with three walks and two stolen bases.
Apr 8 2017Altuve went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Royals. It was his fourth multi-strikeout effort in five games.When Altuve didn't strike out Friday, he hit into two double-plays. Through five games, Houston's three-hole hitter is 3-for-21 with eight strikeouts and three GDIP. The strikeouts really stand out -- he had just seven games all last season with multiple strikeouts. April hasn't typically been a poor month for Altuve, who has a 10-percent strikeout rate in 309 April at-bats over the last three seasons.
Mar 31 2017Altuve went 1-for-2 with his first spring home run in Thursday's exhibition game against the Cubs.Altuve has settled back into training camp after a stint with Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. He's hit in five straight games, a stretch that includes four extra-base hits and four RBI. He hit third in the batting order, the spot in which he hit most often last season when he posted a career-high 96 RBI.
Mar 20 2017Altuve went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's game against the Cardinals, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.This was Altuve's first spring game since returning from the World Baseball Classic. He intends to play as much as possible over the Astros' final nine Grapefruit League games in order to get ready for the regular season.
Mar 19 2017Altuve is expected to return to Houston's training camp Sunday after Team Venezuela was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic over the weekend, Jake Kapan of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve went 7-for-27 (.286) with four runs and an RBI in seven games for Venezuela. He'll re-enter Houston's Grapefruit League lineup Monday or Tuesday, according to manager A.J. Hinch.
Feb 28 2017Altuve went 1-for-2 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's game against the Mets.Altuve slotted in at third in the batting order and made the type of offensive impact we've come to expect from the perennial All Star. Last season's third-place finisher in the MVP vote shifted from his customary leadoff role to third in the order mid-season, leading to a career-high 96 RBI. Whether last year's power stroke (.531 slugging percentage, 24 homers) is here to stay, Altuve should reach 100 RBI while batting third in a lineup that will be much more potent offensively than its 2016 version.
Feb 9 2017Altuve will participate in the World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela.There should be no concerns about Altuve's durability to handle the added load of the WBC, as the four-time All-Star has averaged 154 games played over the previous five seasons. The 26-year-old second baseman will be making his World Baseball Classic debut. A two-time American League batting champion, Altuve last year hit .338 with a league-leading 216 hits, while posting 108 runs, 42 doubles, 24 homers, 96 RBIs, 60 walks, 30 stolen bases, and a career-high .928 OPS.
Sep 16 2016Altuve (oblique) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners, batting third and playing second base Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.This is extremely encouraging for Altuve to get back into the lineup Friday after leaving Wednesday's game with dreaded oblique discomfort. He'll bat in his usual spot and start at the keystone with the Astros facing ace Felix Hernandez.
Sep 14 2016Altuve left Wednesday's game with right oblique discomfort.Altuve was lifted after the fourth inning with Tyler White coming into the game at first base, pushing Marwin Gonzalez to second. After doubling in the first inning, Altuve was thrown out trying to steal third base. The Astros are off Thursday before they open a three-game set in Seattle on Friday.
Sep 13 2016Altuve hit a solo home run in a 3-for-4 game in Tuesday's loss to Texas.Altuve was off to a slow start in September, with just a .178/.245/.267 batting line and one home run in 11 games. His effort wasn't enough to bring a win to Houston on Tuesday, but if the Astros are going to compete for a playoff spot, they'll need more games like this from Altuve. This marks Altuve's 21st three-hit game of the season, a remarkable feat from one of the American League's foremost MVP candidates.
Sep 11 2016Altuve (illness) is in the lineup at second base and batting third in the order Sunday against the Cubs, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.Altuve came down with an illness during Saturday's contest and was forced to exit early, but his presence in the lineup for the series finale suggests he's gotten over the worst of the sickness. Don't expect the temporary setback to derail Altuve's MVP-worthy season.
Sep 10 2016Altuve left Saturday's game with an illness, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports.Tony Kemp pinch hit for Altuve in the eighth inning, and manager A.J. Hinch revealed afterward that Altuve got sick before and during the game. Altuve's status for Sunday won't be known until the Astros' lineup is released a few hours before first pitch, but the hope is that it's just a 24-hour bug.
Sep 10 2016Altuve (illness) told manager A.J. Hinch that he will be fine to play Sunday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve was able to play seven-plus innings Saturday despite reportedly getting sick before and during the game, finishing 1-for-3 with a run scored. It sounds like he's confident he'll be able to tough it out through any lingering affects of the illness Sunday but Hinch will have the final say.
Sep 4 2016Altuve (calf) is in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Angel Verdejo of the Houston Chronicle. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat third in the order.Altuve hurt his right calf while trying to leg out a double play in the ninth inning of Saturday's game. Though he'll get a day out of the field in order to reduce any discomfort, Altuve's presence in the lineup at DH shouldn't alter his outlook at the plate. He'll remain an easy activation heading into the upcoming week and could return to second base duties as soon as Monday's series opener with the Indians.
Sep 3 2016Altuve is dealing with right calf discomfort and is considered day-to-day, Angel Verdejo of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve was injured trying to beat out a game-ending double play in the ninth inning. With him listed as day-to-day he will have a chance to play Sunday, but the Astros could opt to give him a day to rest and recover.
Aug 28 2016Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Sunday against the Rays.Altuve has been on an RBI tear, as he's driven in 25 runs this month to give him 87 on the year. The superstar is enjoying a career-year, as he's slashing .355/.415/.565.
Aug 20 2016Altuve went 3-for-6 with a run-scoring single, two-RBI double and two-run homer in Friday's 15-8 victory over the Orioles.The AL MVP candidate did damage to Orioles pitching throughout the game. He plated George Springer and Alex Bregman in the second with a two-bagger, launched a mammoth 448-foot blast to left center in the sixth that brought Bregman home and then extended the Astros lead to 13-8 with his seventh-inning single that drove in Springer. The All-Star infielder is slashing .411/.442/.644 over 73 at-bats in August and has his average up to a whopping .365 on the season.
Aug 14 2016Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double, triple and run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays. He was also caught stealing on his one attempt.The All-Star second baseman continues his MVP-caliber season, with Saturday's production extending his current hitting streak to six games. Altuve also has three doubles, Saturday's three-bagger and five RBI over that span, and his season line is up to a jaw-dropping .365/.431/.578.
Aug 11 2016Altuve went 4-for-5 with a walk, three RBI and scored three runs in the first game of Thursday's double-header against the Twins.Altuve delivered his second consecutive four-hit game, giving him eight four-hit games this season, seven of which have come on the road. The 26-year-old is hitting .438 on the road this season -- .503 since May 1 -- and is just seven hits shy of reaching 1,000 career hits. Altuve's reached base safely in 40 consecutive road games, becoming only the second player in franchise history to do that.
Aug 9 2016Altuve went 4-for-4, scored twice, knocked in a run and stole his 26th base in a win Tuesday over the Twins.After Altuve's first day off of the season on Monday, he looked as fresh as could be. Altuve now has 159 hits on the season, putting him in first in the majors by an even 20 over Washington's Daniel Murphy. He is now on pace for 228 hits, which would be a career high and give him his third consecutive 200-hit season.
Aug 9 2016Altuve is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game, batting third.The MVP candidate got the night off Monday after having played in 202 consecutive games, but he'll draw back in for the second game of Houston's series against Minnesota. Altuve is set to bat third and take up his usual post at second base against lefty Hector Santiago.
Aug 8 2016Altuve is not in the Astros' lineup Monday against the Twins, Julia Morales of ROOT Sports reports.After notching a pair of singles and an RBI on Sunday, Altuve will be given a rare day off Monday as the Astros go with Marwin Gonzalez at second base. Expect Altuve, who's played in 202 straight games, to be back in action Tuesday for Game 2 of the four-game set, and it's possible he could be used off the bench Monday.
Aug 5 2016Altuve went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and scored a run in Friday's 5-0 victory against the Rangers.The second baseman hit a pair of doubles to move himself into a tie for fourth in the AL with 29 two-baggers on the season. Altuve is on pace to hit 40-plus doubles for the third straight season. He leads the majors in hits (153), and the 26-year-old is well on his way to destroying most of his career-best numbers from his five previous seasons.
Aug 1 2016Altuve homered and scored twice in a 2-for-6 game in a win Monday over the Blue Jays.Altuve continues to extend his career high in home runs. After hitting 15 in 154 games last year, he now has 19 in just 105 this season. He already has 25 steals this year, so his next home run will add him to the 20-20 club. If he can get that home run soon, he might be the first to reach 20-20 this season -- however, he'll have to be quick, as Wil Myers is just one stolen base away.
Jul 24 2016Altuve went 3-for-5 with two homers, two runs and six RBI Sunday against the Angels.Altuve launched a three-run homer to put the Astros on the board in the first inning before crushing his 17th bomb of the year in the following inning, leading to a blowout victory. He's now posted multiple hits in six of his last seven games, and he's slashing .360/.428/.575 on the season.
Jul 20 2016Altuve went 2-for-3 with two walks in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Athletics.Over his last four games, Altuve is 12-for-17 and has scored five runs. Baseball's leading hitter is slashing .357/.427/.563 with fifteen round-trippers, 54 RBI and 73 runs. Altuve also has 25 steals on the year, which puts him on pace to swipe 40-plus bags for the second time in his six-year career.
Jul 19 2016Altuve went 2-for-4 with his 25th stolen base of the season and a run scored during Monday's 7-4 loss at Oakland.After hitting .420/.496/.620 in June, Altuve has cooled down considerably in July (.296/.328/.426), but he's still producing from a fantasy standpoint. The four-time All-Star has a prime match up Tuesday against A's southpaw Dillon Overton,
Jul 17 2016Altuve went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over Seattle.The diminutive dynamo came out of the gates after the All-Star break relatively slow by his standards, with two hits in seven at-bats, but he exploded Sunday and ultimately decided the game with a two-run bomb to left int he third inning. The four hits raised his batting average to .346 and he continues to serve as one of the most valuable fantasy assets available.
Jul 6 2016Altuve was named to his fourth All-Star team on Tuesday.Altuve was selected to the AL All-Star team as a starter after an MVP-caliber first half, hitting .352/.423/.564 with 24 doubles, two triples, 14 home runs, 49 RBI and 22 stolen bases through 84 games thus far in 2016. He joins Hall of Famer Craig Biggio as the only two players in Astros history to start consecutive All-Star Games.
Jul 3 2016One game after seeing an 11-game hitting streak snapped, Altuve started a new one with a 2-for-3 performance in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the White Sox. He had an RBI single, solo homer and sacrifice fly, and also scored a pair of runs.Altuve continues his MVP-caliber campaign, posting his third multi-hit outing in the last four games. The 26-year-old is slashing .355/.428/.575, and is now just one homer short of equaling the career-best 15 he hit last season.
Jun 29 2016Altuve went 4-for-5 -- one hit shy of a cycle -- with an RBI and four runs Wednesday against the Angels.Altuve extended his hitting streak to 11 games and his on-base streak to 32 games, collecting four hits and finishing a home run short of the cycle. The second baseman singled in the first inning, tripled in the third and doubled in the fifth. Wednesday marked Altuve's 12th game this season with at least three hits, and it's the second time in a week he finished a hit away from the cycle. He's batting .431 (50-for-116) in the last 29 games.
Jun 29 2016Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases during Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Angels.The stolen bases were Altuve's first in three weeks. He's now tied for third in the category behind Jonathan Villar (26 steals) and Rajai Davis (21).
Jun 21 2016Altuve hit his 11th home run in a 2-for-5 game with two runs scored Monday against the Angels.June has been the hottest month for Altuve yet, as he's hitting a robust .394 with five extra-base hits (two home runs) and a slick 10:6 BB:K in 18 games this month. The performance pushed Altuve's batting line for the season up to .343/.423/.545, all three of which would be career highs.
Jun 12 2016Altuve went 2-for-4 in Sunday's loss to the Rays.If it weren't for Altuve, Matt Moore and two Tampa relievers would have combined for a no-hitter. The diminutive second baseman hasn't slowed down at all in June, racking up seven multi-hit performances in 12 games en route to a .422 (19-for-45) batting average on the month.
Jun 9 2016Altuve went 2-for-3 with a go-ahead two-run double Wednesday to lift the Astros to a 3-1 win over the Rangers. He also drew a walk and stole his 18th stolen base of the season.Altuve is off to a hot start in June, hitting .400 (12-for-30) with a home run, five RBI and three stolen bases during the month. His offensive contributions are a big reason the Astros have won 12 of their last 16 games.
May 29 2016Altuve went 4-for-6 with an RBI during Sunday's win against the Angels.Altuve might be not hitting in the leadoff spot, but he continues to pace Houston's offense at the top of the lineup. Four more hits raised his average to .323, and the Venezuelan infielder is quietly riding a four-game hitting streak in which he's hit 6-for-15 (.400).
May 24 2016Astros manager A.J. Hinch dropped Altuve from his normal leadoff spot to second in the batting order for Tuesday's series opener against Baltimore, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.It's not a drastic change for an offense that is struggling to score runs, but Hinch's likely intent is to put Altuve in better position to drive in more runs. The three-time All-Star ranks is pacing the Astros with a .328 batting average and he ranks second on the team with 27 RBI.
May 18 2016Altuve pounded out another three hits in four at-bats Wednesday against the White Sox, adding a walk while driving in two runs and scoring one.That's now 10 straight games with a hit as Altuve continues his springtime assault on opposing pitchers. It's been a couple weeks since he hit a homer, but it's hard to complain about that when he seems to rack up multi-hit games on a near-daily basis. Only Nick Castellanos (.350) owns a higher average in the American League than Altuve's .348, and he continues to pace all of baseball with 38 runs scored.
May 16 2016Altuve went 1-for-5 in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox with two runs scored and two stolen bases.He leads the majors in both categories, stealing 15 bases and crossing the plate 37 times so far in 2016, while also walking more than he's striking out (22:19 BB:K) and supplying a surprising amount of power with nine home runs and an overall .340/.430/.627 slash line. In short (cough), Altuve is really, really good.
May 14 2016Altuve went 2-for-3 with three walks and a run scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox.Just another day in Altuve's remarkable month- and overall season to date-- as he tallied his fourth straight multi-hit effort and extended his hitting streak to seven games. He's now slashing .400/.466/.700 over 50 May at-bats.
May 14 2016Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, RBI, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 7-6 victory over the Red Sox.The 26-year-old has reached safely in 12 of 13 games in May, and is slashing .400/.466/.700 over 50 at-bats during the month. He's also got a six-game hitting streak at the moment, including three straight multi-hit efforts. Throw in his 13 stolen bases for the season, and Altuve clearly ranks as one of the top 3 all-around players in baseball to date in 2016.
May 9 2016Altuve went 2-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored and three steals in Sunday's win over the Mariners.After being able to pinch hit Saturday, Altuve's finger didn't appear to be bothering him at all, and it doesn't appear as though the minor injury will slow him down at all. With nine home runs and 13 steals through 32 games, Altuve is on pace for the first 40/60 season in MLB history.
May 8 2016Altuve (finger) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.The Astros held Altuve out of the lineup Saturday while he dealt with a sore left index finger, but it was likely just precautionary, as the second baseman came on to pinch hit later in the contest. He'll be reinserted to his usual spot atop the order Sunday and is a safe activation in all weekly fantasy leagues.
May 7 2016Altuve is dealing with soreness in his left index finger, Angel Verdejo of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve injured the finger while diving for a ball Thursday, and it's since swelled up in the area where he grips the bat. As a result, Altuve will be held out of the lineup Saturday for the first time all season, and he should be considered day-to-day going forward.
May 7 2016Altuve is not in the lineup Saturday against the Astros, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.Altuve will get the day off as Marwin Gonzalez takes over second base duties. Gonzalez will bat second, while George Springer assumes the leadoff spot.
May 5 2016Altuve went 4-for-4 with a double, a homer, two RBI and two runs against the Mariners on Thursday.He's now led off four of the last eight games with home runs, so Altuve's making sure the Astros start most every game on the right foot lately. It's scary to think of a version of Altuve who's capable of approaching 30 homers in addition to 30-plus steals, but he's actually on pace for 50 long balls right now. Even though there's no way he can keep that up, Altuve certainly looks like he's going to leave last season's total of 15 in the dust.
May 4 2016Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, three RBI and three runs in Wednesday's 16-4 blowout of the Twins.He led off the bottom of the first with a homer, setting the tone for a huge offensive day on the part of the Astros. Altuve's hitting leadoff homers like Rickey Henderson come again, and if his steal totals don't equal Rickey's, well, they're still some of the best you'll see in today's game. There are precious few players who can be considered more valuable fantasy assets.
May 4 2016Altuve walked, scored a run and recorded his league-leading 10th stolen base of the season during Tuesday's win over Minnesota.In addition to his stolen base prowess, Altuve is hitting a robust .292/.390/.604 with seven home runs, 14 RBI and 22 runs scored for the Astros. He's been a five-category contributor thus far for fantasy owners.
May 2 2016Altuve went 1-for-3 Sunday with a walk and a solo shot, his seventh home run of the season.It was also his fourth leadoff home run on the young campaign, and Altuve seems determined to break Alfonso Soriano's MLB record of 13 leadoff homers in a season. Last year's power spike is clearly for real, and the diminutive second baseman is now slashing an impressive .306/.404/.633 through 98 at-bats.
Apr 28 2016Altuve went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a homer, two RBI and three runs against the Mariners on Wednesday.As the season's first month winds toward a close, Altuve has been perhaps fantasy's most valuable asset, with six homers and nine steals to go with his typically fantastic batting average, now at .330. He's clearly fantasy's top second baseman, and it's not particularly close.
Apr 25 2016Altuve went 2-for-6 with a double and two stolen bases during Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.Altuve has been successful on 90 percent of his stolen base attempts thus far after posting a 75 percent success rate in 51 attempts last season. He leads MLB in the category by three, as Dee Gordon currently sits in second place with six steals.
Apr 19 2016Altuve was named American League Co-Player of the Week after hitting .407 with three doubles, three home runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases for the period ending April 17.The three-time All-Star hit only .208 during the first week of the season, but his bat came alive against the Royals and Tigers and was one of the Astros' lone offensive bright spots last week with four multi-hit performances. Altuve is hitting .314 with four home runs, eight RBI and he leads MLB with six steals on the young season.
Apr 14 2016Altuve continued his torrid start to the season Thursday, launching a home run and a double in four at-bats against the Royals.Altuve followed up his three XBH game Wednesday by knocking two more extra base hits in Thursday's contest. What's more, Altuve was the Astros hitter with multiple hits Thursday with the rest of the lineup failing to figure out Royals starter Ian Kennedy. Altuve looks locked in at the dish right now and although he hasn't stolen a base in his last three games, his power production in that span more than makes up for it.
Apr 13 2016Altuve doubled twice, homered and drove in two runs over five at-bats Wednesday in a loss to Kansas City.This has been an all-or-nothing series for Altuve, who's collected two three-hit games as well as an 0-for-4 in the first three contests of this four-game set. Expect plenty more hits as well as steals and counting stats from Altuve as the season goes on.
Apr 12 2016Altuve went 3-for-4 with two steals, an RBI and three runs Monday against the Royals.With six steals in seven games, Altuve's off to a rip-roaring start to 2016. Six of his eight hits have been singles, but that's just given him extra chances to run. Of course, we should expect more pop to come after Altuve ripped 15 homers and 40 doubles last year. He's well on his way to another box-score-stuffing campaign.
Apr 5 2016Altuve will start at second base and lead off against the Yankees on Tuesday.The three-time All-Star will return to the lead-off spot for the Astros' season opener Tuesday after spending most of his time there last season. Altuve did hit second or third in the lineup on occasion, but George Springer and Carlos Correa, respectively, are expected to occupy those spots in the batting order.
Mar 4 2016Altuve went 1-for-3 with an RBI in his Grapefruit League debut Friday against the Cardinals.The three-time All-Star will either lead off or hit out of the two-hole for the Astros this season ahead of Carlos Correa and Carlos Gomez.
Oct 9 2015Altuve led Houston with three hits Thursday during their Game 1 ALDS win over Kansas City. He scored and drove in a run, but was caught stealing in the contest.Altuve hit .313/.353/.459 with 15 home runs, 66 RBI and 38 steals during the regular season, which earned him All-Star honors for the third time in his young career. However, the multi-hit machine is 1-for-6 lifetime against Friday's starter Johnny Cueto.
Oct 5 2015Altuve went 3-for-5 during Sunday's 5-3 loss to Arizona to finish the 2015 regular season with 200 hits.Altuve reached the 200-hit milestone for the second straight year, but finished second in the category overall behind Dee Gordon (205 hits). The three-time All-Star will now get his first taste of the postseason after hitting .313/.353/.459 with 15 home runs and 66 RBI -- both career-highs -- over 638 at-bats. Altuve led the AL with 38 stolen bases despite finishing with 18 fewer steals than last season.
Oct 3 2015Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.Saturday's performance marked the end of a 4-for-23 skid from the reigning AL batting champion. Altuve has seen his batting average dip from last season, but posted a career-high 15 home runs. With Houston clinching at least a wild card tie on Saturday, Altuve will play a pivotal role in the team's postseason fate.
Sep 26 2015Altuve (head) is still in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers after leaving Friday's due to a collision.Altuve took a forearm to the head Friday in the frightening collision, but he showed no concussion-like symptoms after the game and should be considered good to go as the Astros try to remain in the playoff picture.
Sep 26 2015Altuve showed no ill effects from Friday's collision with Carlos Correa, going 2-for-4 Saturday with a walk and two solo shots, giving him 14 home runs on the season.Correa cranked two home runs of his own in the game, but the Astros aren't likely to encourage their two star middle infielders to bump into each other again looking for a repeat performance. Altuve's 14 homers double his previous career high, but his .315 batting average and 38 steals are right in line with expectations.
Sep 25 2015Altuve has no concussion-like symptoms, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. "We feel like we dodged a little bit of a bullet there. Maybe something went our way," said manager A.J Hinch following Friday's loss.Altuve was involved in a scary collision with Carlos Correa during Friday's contest and left the game after being examined by team trainers. While it's certainly a positive sign that Altuve appears to have avoided suffering a concussion, his availability for Saturday may be in question.
Sep 25 2015Altuve exited Friday's game after colliding with teammate Carlos Correa, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Correa and Altuve collided in shallow center field going after an Elvis Andrus blooper. Altuve made the catch but remained down on the field after taking a forearm to the head. He has been replaced by Jonathan Villar at second base and further information on the extent of Altuve's injury should be made available following Friday's contest.
Sep 19 2015Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in a win over the A's on Saturday.Altuve saw just 10 pitches in his five at-bats, so it's clear he wanted to see some fastballs. The numbers are great once again for Altuve, as he has a career-high 12 homers and an elite .312 batting average. With his ability to steal, the amount of runs he scores, and the average he provides, Altuve's surely the number one second baseman going into the 2015-16 season.
Aug 31 2015Altuve went 4-for-5 with a double and a two-run home run during Sunday's loss to the Twins.The three-time All-Star is hitting .339 with two home runs, seven RBI and seven steals over the last 30 days. His home run Sunday was his 11th of the season.
Aug 18 2015Through 111 games this season, Altuve is hitting .303/.347/.409 with nine home runs, 50 RBI and 31 stolen bases over 455 at-bats.Altuve's numbers are down a bit from last year, but he still ranks first in the AL with 31 steals and his .303 batting average is good for eighth in the league. The diminutive second baseman is starting to heat up again, hitting .379 (11-for-29) over the last seven days.
Jul 12 2015Altuve set a new career-high with his eighth home run of the season during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.The AL All-Star starter at second base, who hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning off Rays lefty Matt Moore, continues to crush southpaws with a .327/.395/.426 slash line against them this season. The fact that Altuve set a new career-high for home runs during the first half of the season adds to his already impressive resume in his young career thus far.
Jul 6 2015Altuve was named to his third All-Star team on Sunday.The diminutive second baseman was selected to the AL All-Star team as a starter after hitting .301/.344/.418 with 15 doubles, seven home runs, 35 RBI and 24 steals through 76 games thus far in 2015. "He works hard at his craft, he's really good and takes a lot of pride," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said of Altuve. "He's endured a lot of time here in Houston to battle and get to this point. For us, having a strong season, he's having [a big] season and he gets awarded the start at second base -- I can't think of a more well-deserving Astro, for sure, to get that opportunity to start an All-Star Game."
Jun 29 2015Altuve hit his seventh home run in Monday's win over the Royals, a solo shot off Joe Blanton.After going 32 games between home runs, Altuve now has a pair in his last three games. Altuve's slugging percentage peaked at .524 in early May, when he looked like a no doubt All-Star and arguably the best player at second base. That power had all but disappeared until recently, as Altuve slugged just .276 over 32 games from May 16 to June 26. Altuve has dealt with a hamstring injury for much of the month, and perhaps this power burst is a sign he's finally free of its effects.
Jun 22 2015Altuve (hamstring) is back in the lineup Monday against the Angels. He's slated to bat third in the order.As expected, manager A.J. Hinch won't shake up the red-hot duo of George Springer and Carlos Correa at the top of the order, but Altuve will occupy premium real estate in the Houston lineup. The second baseman has missed the past four games with the hamstring injury, so it's possible that he could be limited in the run game upon his return, at least initially.
Jun 21 2015Altuve will ask to bat eighth if he's available to play Monday, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve has been battling a hamstring injury of late, but if he's not able to run at full speed, he admittedly doesn't want to mess with the 1-2 punch of George Springer and Carlos Correa atop the Astros' order. It's unlikely manager A.J. Hinch will deploy Altuve if he's hampered in any way, but it's a situation worth monitoring moving forward. His utility in daily formats would be limited if batting near the bottom of the order and attempting to return from injury at the same time.
Jun 21 2015Altuve (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Mariners.Altuve will miss his fourth straight game, once again giving way to Marwin Gonzalez at second base. The Astros don't have a team day off until July, so Altuve won't be getting any help from the schedule in the short term either. Consider him day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Orioles.
Jun 20 2015Altuve (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.Renewed hamstring discomfort knocked Altuve out of Wednesday's game and he's now set to miss a third straight start. The 25-year-old said Thursday that he was feeling slightly better than 80 percent, but the issue has been lingering and the Astros could hold him out again Sunday if they have any reservations about the health of his hamstring.
Jun 19 2015Altuve (hamstring) is not in Friday's lineup.On Thursday the Astros' second baseman said he was feeling slightly better than 80 percent, so it's not surprising he was held out for a second day in a row. He should continue to improve and could be back in the lineup sometime this weekend. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base Friday.
Jun 18 2015Altuve (hamstring), who is not in the lineup Thursday, said he's feeling slightly better than 80 percent, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Altuve continues to battle tightness in his right hamstring, and he'll be held out again Thursday as a precaution. Continue to consider Altuve day-to-day in advance of Friday's contest.
Jun 17 2015In his return to the starting lineup Tuesday, Altuve went 1-for-4 with a walk, RBI single and a run scored in the Astros' 8-5 win over the Rockies.After a hot April (.367 batting average), the reigning MLB batting champion has cooled over the last month and a half, hitting .231 in May and .261 through 12 games in June. The two-time All-Star is hitting .290/.331/.393 overall, however, and leads the AL with 17 stolen bases.
Jun 17 2015Altuve exited Wednesday's game in the third inning due to hamstring discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.McTaggart noted that Altuve has discomfort in his right hamstring, the same hamstring that caused him to miss three games earlier in the week. Marwin Gonzalez has come on to replace Altuve. An update on Altuve's status should be made available prior to Thursday's series finale in Colorado.
Jun 17 2015Altuve (hamstring) will not play Thursday, Evan Drellich of The Houston Chronicle reports.Astros' manager A.J. Hinch did not like the body language from Altuve after the injury and decided it was best for him to take the day off. Altuve could return to the lineup Friday.
Jun 16 2015Altuve (hamstring) is back in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve's string of absences will end at three games, and he'll hit out of the No. 3 hole for just the second time this season, allowing Carlos Correa to bat second. With George Springer thriving in the leadoff spot, there's perhaps some chance the Astros could stick with Springer-Correa-Altuve, in that order, as the first third of the lineup.
Jun 15 2015Altuve (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday against the Rockies.Altuve will miss his third straight game after being removed from Friday's contest due to discomfort in his right hamstring. The team does not consider it to be anything serious, however, and Altuve is expected to be back in the lineup at some point during the series against Colorado. Marwin Gonzalez will again serve as Altuve's fill-in Monday.
Jun 14 2015Altuve (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros.Altuve was able to do some light running in the outfield Sunday morning, but hasn't shown enough improvement with his condition yet to warrant a return to the lineup. The Astros will go with Marwin Gonzalez at the keystone for the second consecutive game. Altuve is day-to-day and is eyeing a return to the lineup at some point during the series with the Rockies that begins Monday.
Jun 13 2015Altuve will likely miss the rest of this weekend's series against the mariners, the Houston Chronicle's Evan Drellich reports.He said Saturday that the right hamstring strain has improved and he is technically listed as day-to-day, but manager A.J. Hinch indicated that Altuve probably wouldn't return until next week. Marwin Gonzalez got the start at second base Saturday.
Jun 12 2015Altuve (hamstring) has been ruled out of playing in Saturday's game against the Mariners, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve was removed from Friday's series opener after hurting his hamstring while running out a groundout during his second at-bat of the first inning. The second baseman suggested after the game that the injury is "not that bad," but the Astros will nonetheless exercise some precaution with their sparkplug. Look for Marwin Gonzalez to pick up the start at second base Saturday while Altuve turns his sights on returning for the series finale Sunday.
Jun 12 2015Altuve was removed from Friday's game against the Mariners following his second at-bat due to right hamstring discomfort, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.After the Astros batted around in the first inning to deliver an early knockout punch to Mariners ace Felix Hernandez, Altuve couldn't keep the momentum going his second time up during the inning. He limped down the first-base line after grounding out to shortstop, and was quickly pulled from the game with the Astros already owning a big lead. He'll be listed as day-to-day in advance of Saturday's game.
Jun 12 2015Altuve left Friday's game against the Mariners after one inning with an undisclosed injury, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.The 25-year-old batted twice in the Astros' eight-run first inning against Felix Hernandez, reaching on an infield single his first time up before grounding to short for the second out. Marwin Gonzalez came into the game to replace Altuve, who should be considered day-to-day until the team provides more information.
Jun 6 2015Altuve went 3-for-4 Saturday with an RBI, but was caught stealing for the sixth time this season.After stealing 56 bases in 65 attempts last year, Altuve's 16-for-22 performance through 56 games in 2015 is disappointing. He's still slashing .303/.344/.412 though, and even in formats that penalize his poor success rate on the basepaths, he remains one of the top fantasy options at second base.
May 27 2015Altuve went 1-for-5 with a stolen base during Tuesday's 4-1 win at Baltimore.With Jacoby Ellsbury (knee) on the DL, Altuve now leads the AL with 15 stolen bases, but he ranks third overall behind Dee Gordon (18 steals) and Billy Hamilton (17 steals).
May 24 2015Altuve will be out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve has appeared in all 44 of the Astros' games this season and is 3-for-32 over his last eight games, so Sunday's day off seems to be strictly for maintenance purposes. Marwin Gonzalez will cover second base in Altuve's absence, while George Springer settles into the leadoff spot.
May 18 2015Altuve went hitless in four at-bats Sunday against Toronto.The reigning batting champion is hitting .323/.376/.477 through 38 games for the Astros thus far, but he's currently going through a mini slump, hitting only .220 over the last two weeks.
May 9 2015Altuve will hit second in the Astros' order Saturday.Houston is tinkering a little with the top of the order, moving Jake Marisnick to the leadoff spot and Altuve to the two hole. This should have very little effect on his fantasy value, as he is in a prime spot to score runs and he could come up a few more times with a runner at first or second, which could allow him to drive in a few extra runs.
May 8 2015Altuve was 3-for-4 in the 2-0 win over the Astros, but was caught stealing twice and picked off once.This was strange for Altuve as he has only been caught stealing twice in 13 attempts thus far this season. With that said, Altuve's three hits puts him in second in the league in hits with 44 on the season.
May 4 2015Altuve's 11-game hitting streak came to an end Sunday as he went hitless in three at-bats in the Astros' 7-6 win over the Mariners.The two-time All-Star, who went 23-for-51 (.451) during the 11-game hitting streak, drew an intentional walk in the game but failed to score or drive in any runs. He'll look to begin a new streak when Houston opens a three-game series with Texas on Monday.
May 1 2015Altuve kept his multi-hit game hitting streak alive Thursday night, going 3-for-5 with a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift Houston to a 3-2 win over Seattle.Altuve doubled among his three hits as he extended his multi-hit game hitting streak to eight games. He also stole his ninth base of the season, and and stole his ninth base of the season to take the AL-lead in the category.
Apr 30 2015Altuve extended his multi-hit game streak to seven games Wednesday with two hits against the Padres.Altuve hit his sixth double of the season and drove in a pair of runs Wednesday to raise his batting average to .355 over 93 at-bats.
Apr 29 2015Altuve, who doubled twice among four hits Tuesday night at San Diego, is hitting .429 (15-for-35) during a seven-game hitting streak.The reigning AL batting champion actually has a six game multi-hit game hitting streak, as he's been tearing the cover off the ball after going 1-for-11 (.091) to open 2015. Altuve also stole his eighth base of the season Tuesday, which ties him with teammate George Springer for the lead in the AL.
Apr 25 2015Altuve went 2-for-5 Saturday with a three-run home run.After hitting just seven jacks last season, Altuve is off to a quick start in the power department in 2015. If he can add even double-digit home runs to his profile, the Astros' second baseman's fantasy value would become truly elite.
Apr 22 2015Altuve, who's nine-game hitting streak came to an end Monday, delivered a clutch hit in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.In the top of the eighth inning, the reigning AL batting champion drove in three with an RBI double off Danny Farquhar to break a tie score and give the Astros a 6-3 lead. Altuve stole third later in the inning -- his fifth stolen base of the season -- but failed to cross the plate as Houston's rally ended when Evan Gattis grounded into a double play. Altuve's clutch hit, however, sparked the Astros to their eighth win of the season.
Apr 20 2015Altuve extended his hitting streak to nine games with three hits Sunday against the Angels.During the streak, Altuve is batting .385 (15-for-39) with two extra base hits, four RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases. The reigning AL batting champion is hitting .320/.370/.400 through 12 games for the Astros thus far.
Apr 16 2015Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double, run and a stolen base during Wednesday's 6-1 win over the A's.The AL stolen base leader from 2014 was also picked off first base by A's starter Drew Pomeranz. Through nine games, Altuve is hitting .282/.317/.385 with a home run, three RBI, three steals and three runs scored.
Apr 14 2015Altuve accounted for three of the Astros' five hits during Monday's 8-1 loss to the Rangers.Among his three hits, the reigning AL batting champion launched his first home run of the season off Scott Kazmir in the fourth inning. After leading the majors with 67 multi-hit games last season, Altuve has two this year through seven games.
Apr 6 2015Altuve singled, scored a run and stole a base during the Astros' 2-0 shutout of the Indians on Monday.After ending reigning AL Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber's no-hit bid with a two-out single in the sixth inning, Altuve showcased his baserunning prowess with his first steal of the season off Yan Gomes, who ranked third in baseball last year with a 32 percent caught stealing percentage. Altuve scored moments later on George Springer's RBI single to give the Astros a 1-0 lead they would never relinquish. The diminutive second baseman is a strong bet to lead Houston in runs scored this season while ranking near the top of the AL in stolen bases.
Mar 13 2015Altuve had three hits Thursday to raise his batting average to .417 this spring.Altuve doubled among his three hits and also drove in a run and stole a base against the Tigers. The reigning AL batting champion enters 2015 as one of the top fantasy options at second base this season.
Mar 5 2015Altuve won't play in any Grapefruit League games until Saturday, as Astros manager A.J. Hinch wants to ease his veterans into action this spring, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.The 2014 AL batting champion will be spectator for the Astros' Grapefruit League opener against Philadelphia on Thursday, as Marwin Gonzalez will man the keystone and bat second in his stead.
Sep 29 2014With two hits during Sunday's season-ending loss to the Mets, Altuve secured the AL batting title with a .341 batting average.The 24-year-old second baseman became the first Astros player to capture the batting crown, finishing six points ahead of runner-up Victor Martinez (.335). Altuve led the majors with 225 hits, most by second baseman in a single season since 1936. His 67 multi-hit games also led the league, while his 56 stolen bases were tops in the AL. Quite simply, Altuve had one of the greatest offensive seasons in club history.
Sep 28 2014Updating a previous report, Altuve is back in the starting lineup Sunday against the Mets.Altuve was originally in line to sit Sunday's finale, but the 24-year-old approached interim manager Tom Lawless prior to the game, and "was passionate about playing" with his batting title on the line. He'll replace Marwin Gonzalez at the keystone, presumably batting second in the order.
Sep 28 2014Altuve is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.Altuve and most of the rest of the Astros' regulars will get the day off on the season's final day. By not playing Sunday, he will almost certainly lock up the AL batting title, as his .340 average currently sits three points better than Victor Martinez's mark.
Sep 25 2014Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases during Wednesday's loss to the Rangers.Altuve leads the AL with 56 steals and will finish the season as the category leader since Jacoby Ellsbury (39 steals) has been shut down and Jarrod Dyson (36) is too far off the lead with only four calendar days remaining in the regular season.
Sep 17 2014Altuve set an Astros record for hits in a season Tuesday by going 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in a 4-2 loss to the Indians.Altuve surpassed Craig Biggio's club record of 210 hits set in 1998 with a single in the seventh inning off Indians starter Corey Kluber. The two-hit performance was his sixth straight multi-hit game and raised his batting average to .343 for the season.
Sep 16 2014Altuve recorded his fifth consecutive multi-hit game in Monday's 3-1 win over the Indians, going 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored.He was also caught stealing in the game, but moved within one hit of tying Craig Biggio's franchise record for a single season. Altuve has 63 multi-hit games this season, which leads the majors.
Sep 15 2014Altuve had two hits and a walk in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Angels.The two-time All-Star leads the major leagues in hits (206) and batting average (.339), while his 52 stolen bases rank third. Not only is Altuve two and a half weeks away from becoming the Astros' first batting champion, he's five hits shy of breaking Craig Biggio's single-season club record.
Sep 14 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's loss to the Angels.Altuve, who is hitting a remarkable .338 for the season, picked up two hits again for the third game in a row and now finds himself six hits away from Craig Biggio's 1998 Houston Astros franchise record of 210 hits in a season.
Sep 13 2014Altuve (undisclosed) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.Altuve was likely pulled from Friday's game as a result of a six-run deficit, but he's back in the lineup Saturday. He's been unstoppable at the plate this season, leading the league with a .337 batting average, and will get a chance to uphold that standard as the season winds down.
Sep 12 2014Altuve was removed from Friday's game for an undisclosed reason, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve's removal may have been the function of the Astros facing a six-run deficit late in Friday's game, but the team did not provide a reason upon his departure. In addition to a league leading .336 batting average, Altuve has been a great source of steals and runs scored, making his case to be considered an elite second baseman heading into 2015.
Sep 3 2014Altuve went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a steal during Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Angels.The home run was Altuve's seventh of the season and the stolen base was his 50th. The 24-year-old second baseman leads the major leagues in hits (193) and batting average (.340) and is tied for first with five four-hit games this season.
Aug 18 2014Altuve hit his first career grand slam among four hits Sunday in the Astros' 8-1 rout of the Red Sox.The two-time All-Star leads the Major Leagues in hits (173), batting average (.339) and multi-hit games (53) and is six weeks away from becoming the Astros' first batting champion.
Aug 13 2014Altuve had three hits, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Twins.It was the All-Star second baseman's 51st multi-hit game of the season.
Aug 12 2014Altuve hit his fifth home run of the season during Monday's loss to Minnesota.Altuve had two hits in the game, including a solo shot in the first inning off Twins starter Tommy Milone. The 24-year-old isn't known for his power, but he's having the best season of his young career with a .336 batting average and 46 stolen bases, both of which lead the American League.
Aug 11 2014Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double, run scored and a stolen base in his return to the Astros' lineup Sunday against the Rangers.The All-Star second baseman missed Saturday's game after exiting Friday's game early with neck discomfort, but was right back at the keystone Sunday in a loss against Texas.
Aug 10 2014Altuve (neck) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Rangers.Altuve exited Friday's contest early with neck discomfort and missed Saturday as a result. He appears to have satisfied trainers to the point that he is back at second Sunday, but is hitting second in the order behind Robbie Grossman.
Aug 9 2014Altuve (neck) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Rangers.Altuve left Friday's game with neck discomfort and was having difficulty turning his head. He was evaluated before Saturday's game, and the news must not have come back encouraging enough for Altuve to return to the lineup. Gregorio Petit will start at second and bat ninth in his place.
Aug 8 2014The Astros will evaluate Aluve (neck) on Saturday before making a determination regarding his status, Jose de Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle reports.According to manager Bo Porter, Altuve was having difficulty turning his head upon departing Friday's game with an injury that the team referred to as neck discomfort. Gregorio Petit replaced Altuve at second base Friday night.
Aug 8 2014Altuve left Friday's game with neck discomfort.The Astros did not immediately announce plans for further tests, leaving Altuve as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Aug 7 2014Altuve went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run and a stolen base Wednesday against the Phillies.Altuve continues to pace himself in August, hitting safely all five games he's played during the month thus far. The All-Star second baseman is slashing .338/.375/.440 with four home runs, 34 RBI, 61 runs scored and 45 steals over 468 at-bats this season.
Jul 28 2014Altuve went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to Miami.The home run was Altuve's fourth of the season and the stolen base was his 42nd. The 24-year-old second baseman leads MLB in hits (148), batting average (.344), multi-hit games (46) and three-hit games (18).
Jul 27 2014Altuve raised his batting average to .340 this season with a three-hit night in Saturday's loss to Miami.Altuve also scored a run in the game and continues to be the catalyst of Houston's offense in 2014.
Jul 21 2014Altuve is hitting .417 (45-for-108) against left-handed pitchers this season.Altuve, who hit his third home run of the season off lefty John Danks in Sunday's win over Chicago, has a .341 lifetime average against southpaws.
Jul 16 2014Altuve drove in a run on a sac fly in his lone at-bat during the All-Star Game on Tuesday.The two-time All-Star second baseman also made a phenomenal defensive play to rob Dee Gordon of a hit in the sixth inning. Altuve is batting .335/.373/.436 with two homers, 27 RBI and an AL-leading 41 steals through 93 games for the Astros.
Jul 12 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored in Saturday's win over the Red Sox.Altuve is the first MLB player since 1933 to record 130 hits and 40 steals before the All-Star break. He's obviously having a tremendous season for the Astros.
Jul 9 2014With two hits and two steals during Tuesday's win at Texas, Altuve joined Kenny Lofton as only the second player since 1933 to amass at least 125 hits and 40 steals before the All-Star break.Altuve also tied Carlos Beltran's team record with his 28th consecutive steal without being caught. His 41 stolen bases and .341 batting average lead the American League.
Jul 8 2014Altuve went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and two runs scored during Monday's 12-7 win over the Rangers.Altuve continues to impress as we approach the Midsummer Classic, leading MLB with 124 hits, while his .338 batting average and 39 steals rank first in the American League.
Jul 7 2014Altuve was named to his second All-Star team on Sunday.Altuve was selected to the AL All-Star team as a reserve, after the diminutive second baseman hit .337/.377/.436 with 26 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 26 RBI and 38 steals through 87 games for the Astros thus far in 2014. The 24-year-old has now been an All-Star in both leagues after earning his first selection with the Astros in 2012, when the team was still a part of the NL.
Jul 1 2014Altuve (elbow) is in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.Altuve was adamant that he would be in the lineup Tuesday, despite developing some swelling in his elbow after being hit by a pitch Monday night. Sure enough, he is in his usual spots -- second base and atop the batting order -- to take on Hisashi Iwakuma, against whom he's 6-for-16 so far in his career. Altuve has been an iron man this season, but he missed a few games with a hand injury last month and the team could always opt for a maintenance day in the near future.
Jun 30 2014Altuve had swelling in his elbow after being hit by a pitch during Monday's game, but he said afterward that he will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.Altuve's post-game optimism is a good sign, but what's more important is that he finished Monday's game, and even stole his 37th base just minutes after being hit in the elbow. Still, the situation is worth keeping an eye on, as the swelling could get worse overnight.
Jun 29 2014With two steals in Sunday's win over the Tigers, Altuve is the first player since 1917 to record multiple stolen bases in four straight games.Altuve's 36 steals lead the AL and are a new career high for a single season after he swiped 35 bases in 2013. The 24-year-old second baseman has only been caught three times on the basepaths this season.
Jun 27 2014Altuve recorded two hits, two steals and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Braves.Altuve extended his MLB-lead in hits (107) and multi-hit games (32) with the performance. He also leads the AL in batting average (.334) and stolen bases (30).
Jun 24 2014Altuve picked up two more hits and stole his 27th base of the season during Tuesday's loss to the Braves.Altuve singled in the third and seventh innings to give him 105 hits this season, tops among all MLB hitters. His 27 steals ranks first in the American League, and third in MLB behind only Dee Gordon (39) and Billy Hamilton (31).
Jun 21 2014Altuve walked and recorded Houston's only hit in their 8-0 loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday, with an infield single in the fourth inning.Altuve leads MLB with 102 hits this season and is tops in the AL with a .336 batting average.
Jun 19 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.Altuve's multi-hit performance - his 27th this season - raised his batting line to .329/.370/.442 through 70 games played. The 24-year-old second baseman is certainly playing at an All-Star level in 2014, but whether he makes the team or not is an entirely different story.
Jun 18 2014Altuve had two doubles among four hits in his return to the lineup Tuesday against Washington. He also plated two and scored a run in the Astros' 6-5 loss.Altuve missed three of his last five games prior to Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch in his right hand during a bunt attempt last week, but he showed no signs of injury with his four-hit night against the Nationals. He's batting .370/.400/.500 in June and has a .326 average overall in 288 at-bats.
Jun 17 2014Altuve (hand) is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Nationals.After appearing in just two of the Astros' last five games, Altuve is back in the No. 2 spot in the lineup for manager Bo Porter following the team's off-day Monday.
Jun 15 2014Altuve (hand) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve seemed to believe he was healthy enough to play Saturday, but he'll still find himself out of the lineup for the third straight day. Manager Bo Porter hasn't yet suggested that Altuve hit a setback in his recovery from the injury, but the second baseman will nonetheless be considered day-to-day heading into this week's slate of games. Marwin Gonzalez received the start at second base Sunday and would be in line for more at-bats if Altuve should miss further action.
Jun 15 2014Manager Bo Porter said he believes Altuve (hand) will be back in the lineup Tuesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.It was expected that Altuve would be back in the lineup before the weekend came to a close, but with the Astros off the schedule Monday, it seems Porter just wanted to afford the second baseman some extended rest. Altuve has been a catalyst for the lineup with an impressive .319/.361/.429 line over 67 games, and it appears he'll be a reliable choice in weekly formats with the hand injury not likely to cost him further starts beyond Sunday's.
Jun 14 2014Altuve (hand) said he lobbied to play Saturday, to no avail, and he should be back in the lineup Sunday, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports. "Yes, I asked. They said no. One more day," Altuve said.It sounds like there's a chance he could be available off the bench Saturday, and there's a very strong indication here that he'll be back in Houston's lineup for Sunday's game.
Jun 14 2014Altuve (hand) is not in the Astros' starting lineup Saturday against the Rays, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports.Altuve sitting Saturday's game out is not a big shock as he was expected to miss another game or two. Consider Altuve day-to-day while Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base.
Jun 13 2014Altuve (hand) is indeed out of the Astros' lineup Friday, the team's official Twitter feed reports.He was expected to miss the game after leaving Thursday's contest after getting hit on the hand during a bunt attempt. He is day-to-day, and Marwin Gonzalez will man second base in his absence.
Jun 13 2014Altuve (hand) is likely to miss the series opener against Tampa Bay on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Altuve left Thursday's game after a pitch hit his right hand during a bunt attempt, but x-rays came back negative. He's listed as day-to-day. Marwin Gonzalez will likely man the keystone in Altuve's absence.
Jun 13 2014Altuve (hand) said he'll be back in a couple games, the Houston Chronicle's Jose de Jesus Ortiz reports.He is not in the lineup Friday, and while he said he feels a lot better than he did Thursday, it sounds like he could also miss one or both of the other games this weekend.
Jun 12 2014Altuve left Thursday's game in the seventh inning, after a pitch hit his right hand, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.Altuve was hit while squaring around to bunt, and he was apparently in quite a bit of pain after the play. He was subbed out in favor of a pinch runner, thus finishing the night 2-for-3 with a double. The Astros' star second baseman will almost certainly undergo X-rays by Friday morning, if he hasn't had them already. The initial reports are pessimistic, but it's still entirely possible that he could escape the incident with nothing more than a nasty bruise. Should Altuve miss any games, Marwin Gonzalez appears to be next in line for playing time at the keystone.
Jun 12 2014Altuve (oblique) is back in the lineup Thursday vs. the Diamondbacks.Altuve tested out his oblique with some running earlier in the afternoon, apparently convincing manager Bo Porter that he was healthy enough to play Thursday. He tweaked his oblique during a swing Tuesday and was forced to sit out Wednesday as a result.
Jun 12 2014X-rays on Altuve's right hand came back negative, and he is considered day-to-day, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.The injury sparked fears about a possible broken hand, but Altuve appears to have escaped the worst of it. Should the star second baseman miss any time beyond Thursday, Marwin Gonzalez could see added playing time.
Jun 11 2014Altuve (oblique) is expected to be back in the lineup Thursday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.He tweaked his oblique in Tuesday's game, and while he tried to plead his case to be in Wednesday's lineup, the Astros don't want the oblique issue to linger. However, manager Bo Porter wouldn't rule out Altuve as an option off the bench Wednesday.
Jun 11 2014Altuve says he tweaked his left oblique swinging the bat Tuesday, and while he isn't listed in the Astros' lineup Wednesday, he says he wants to play, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.This would be Altuve's first day off all season, and it sounds like the Astros want to be cautious and give him a chance to rest his oblique. He'll likely be available off the bench Wednesday, and should be back in the lineup soon.
Jun 11 2014Altuve is out of the lineup Wednesday, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.This is Altuve's first day off all season, and it's well deserved, as he's been one of the best up-the-middle infielders in fantasy baseball through two-plus months. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base.
Jun 10 2014Altuve delivered an RBI double among three hits Monday to raise his average to .320 on the season. He also scored a run and stole his 24th base in Houston's 4-3 win over Arizona.Altuve extended his hitting streak to eight games Monday, as he's slashing .333/.361/.424 with three doubles, five RBI and four steals in the month of June thus far.
Jun 9 2014Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk, RBI and two steals on Sunday in the Astros' 14-5 win over the Twins.Altuve ranks first in the AL and second overall in MLB with 23 steals in 26 attempts.
May 30 2014Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double, a run, and two stolen bases in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.Altuve extended his hitting streak to eight games Thursday, and he has hit safely in 24-of-27 games during the month of May. He also has 14 multi-hit games during the month to go along with an impressive .373/.409/.508 slash line. Quite simply, Altuve is one of the hottest hitters in all of baseball right now.
May 27 2014Altuve leads MLB with 71 hits through 52 games for the Astros.Altuve is hitting .323/.366/.441 with two home runs, 17 RBI and 28 runs scored. He also leads the AL with 17 stolen bases. The 24-year-old second baseman is well on his way to earning the second All-Star nod of his young career.
May 23 2014Altuve lit up the stat categories in Thursday's loss to the Mariners, going 2-for-4 with a steal and a solo home run, his second of the season.Altuve smacked a 386-foot homer to left on the first pitch of the game from Mariners starter Roenis Elias. The Astros' second basemen is having one of the best months of his career, as he improved his May slash line to .356/.387/.517 after the performance.
May 21 2014Altuve extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games in Tuesday's loss to the Angels.Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored Tuesday to increase his batting average to .313 on the season. After opening 2014 as the third or fourth hitter in the Astros' batting order, the 24-year-old second baseman has really settled in as the team's leadoff hitter. Altuve is better suited for the leadoff spot due to his offensive skill set, and while his RBI opportunities will likely diminish, he should see a slight boost to his run and stolen base totals.
May 20 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 5-2 win over the Angels.Altuve, who has seven multi-hit games over his last ten, is batting .351/.388/.486 with 12 runs, five RBI and six steals in May.
May 13 2014Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double during the Astros' 4-0 loss to the Rangers on Monday. He was also caught stealing in the game.Altuve has logged three straight multi-hit games for the Astros, and is now batting .298 on the year. While the 24-year-old was caught stealing Monday, his 13 stolen bases ranks third in all of baseball. Altuve is on pace to finish the year with 54 steals, which would far surpass his career-high mark of 35 that he set last season.
May 10 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and two steals in Saturday's loss to Baltimore.It was a nice line for Altuve, who brought home two runs on a clutch two-out single to give the Astros a 4-3 lead in the top of the ninth inning, before the Orioles came back to win the game in extras. The diminutive second baseman is hitting .276/.329/.375 with a home run, 14 RBI and 13 steals through 37 games thus far in 2014.
Apr 27 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season in Sunday's 5-1 victory over the A's.Altuve's two-run shot came in the seventh inning off A's reliever Dan Otero. The 23-year-old second baseman has three multi-hit performances over his past four games.
Apr 20 2014Altuve was 1-for-4 on Sunday but did manage to pick up his eighth stolen base of the year.Altuve actually attempted a second stolen base on Sunday, but was caught trying to steal third in the first inning. With the Astros looking to score runs any way they can, Altuve figures to be running early and often when he is on base and has a solid chance to best his career high 35 steals from last year.
Apr 18 2014Altuve is leading off Friday against Oakland.Altuve has been hitting third or fourth this season, but Astros' manager Bo Porter decided to shuffle his batting order a bit. The diminutive second baseman is no stranger to the leadoff spot and will try to inject some life into the Astros' struggling offense.
Apr 17 2014Altuve went 2-for-6 with his fifth stolen base of the season Wednesday against the Royals.Altuve is slashing .276/.338/.345 through 15 games thus far, and while his run production (six) is a little low for a batter hitting third or fourth in his team's lineup, that total should improve as the Astros snap out of their hitting woes. Houston is hitting .189 as a team, which is worst in the majors.
Apr 5 2014Altuve went 2-for-3 with a double, one RBI and a walk against the Angels on Friday.Altuve is off to a real nice start this season, batting .385 with four RBI and two stolen bases over the first four games. He does have just one run scored which doesn't say much for the rest of the offense as he's been on-base eight times over 16 plate appearances, but they should hopefully come around. The diminutive 23-year old has the potential to finish as a top-seven second baseman this season which says a lot considering the depth at the position this year.
Apr 4 2014Altuve went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and his second stolen base of the season Thursday against the Yankees.After two straight seasons with at least 32 steals, Altuve was expected to be useful in that category, but the diminutive second baseman could also be a surprising source of RBI hitting third or fourth in the Astros' lineup. He currently leads Houston with three RBI on the young season thus far.
Apr 1 2014Altuve went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a run and a stolen base Tuesday against the Yankees.Altuve, a career .340/.385/.485 hitter in April, is off to a nice start in 2014. The 23-year-old second baseman has the potential to deliver career-best numbers this season as the third or fourth hitter in the Astros' lineup (depending on the pitching match up).
Mar 10 2014Altuve has seven hits in seven spring games, hitting .318.It's been a good spring so far for the 23 year-old, who is hoping to build on his strong 2012 and 2013 seasons when he hit .290 and .283 respectively, stealing over 30 bases both years.
Sep 16 2013Altuve went 2-for-4 Monday night as the Astros fell to the Reds 6-0.Altuve has been on fire in the month of September after hitting just .200 last month. The Houston second baseman is hitting .439 this month and has hits in 13 of 15 games played. What's more, Altuve's 10 RBI this month is already the most he's had in any month in 2013 since April.
Sep 14 2013Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored to help lead the Astros past the Angels by a score of 9-7 on Friday.Altuve saw his seven-game hit streak come to an end on Thursday, but now with his eighth multi-hit game here in September, he is finishing the season extremely well for his owners. He is now batting .418 with one home run, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored and five stolen bases this month ans should continue to be an extremely valuable commodity over these final three weeks of the season.
Sep 2 2013Altuve had a big day Monday, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored, an RBI and a stolen base.Altuve struggled mightily in August, hitting just .200 in 110 at bats. The Astros second baseman was hitless in his last nine games of August, but already has seven hits in September. Altuve seems like he will be back to his usual self the rest of the way.
Sep 1 2013Altuve is in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Richard Dean of CSNHouston.com reports.There was some slight confusion in regards to the Astros' lineup, but Altuve is in the lineup Sunday against right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma. Altuve is just 4-for-29 over his last seven games.
Sep 1 2013Altuve is not in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Richard Dean of CSNHouston.com reports.Altuve's numbers over the last seven days indicate he could use a breather (.138 average), and he'll be given one Sunday. The 23-year-old has started the team's last 18 games, after missing one tilt with a minor quad injury.
Aug 13 2013Altuve (quadriceps) is back in the Astros' lineup Tuesday in Oakland, MLB.com reports.Altuve missed just a single game as a result of his recent quadriceps concern and will attempt to keep up his crisp pace at the plate. In 11 of the last 12 outings, he has tallied at least one hit, during which he's batting .306 (15-for-49) with eight RBI, seven runs, and five stolen bases.
Aug 12 2013Altuve has been "gutting it out" as of late, as he continues to deal with an injured left quadriceps, the Houston Chronicle reports.The injury was especially apparent when Altuve was thrown out at third base trying to stretch a double into a triple Sunday against the Rangers. Out of playoff contention and losers of five straight games, the Astros best course of action might be to give Altuve some rest until his quadriceps fully heals. Whether that would require a stint on the disabled list remains to be seen.
Aug 12 2013Altuve (quad) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, according to Brian Smith of the Houston Chronicle.Altuve has been in-and-out of the lineup recently due to the injury, which will prevent him from starting at second base Monday as he usually does. Jake Elmore will get the start in Altuve's place Monday.
Aug 3 2013Altuve (quadriceps) is back in the Astros' lineup Saturday in Minnesota, the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve has missed three of the past five outings due to the quad injury but will take a four-game hitting streak into his return to action, as he covers second base and bats second in the order.
Aug 2 2013Altuve remains out of the Astros' lineup Friday in Minnesota due to his recent quad injury.Altuve, who will miss his third outing in five days due to the ailment, still holds a four-game hitting streak at the moment, with two RBI, four runs scored, and two steals. In his stead, Jake Elmore will man the keystone and bat second in the order.
Aug 1 2013Altuve is not in the lineup Thursday against the Orioles after aggravating his quad injury, the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve, who missed Sunday's game with the injury, was able to play the entirety of the last two games without any issues, but apparently felt limited in pregame activities. Because the initial quad issue sidelined him for just one game, it would seem he would be able to avoid any sort of lengthy absence, though it's tough to say for certain at this juncture.
Jul 30 2013Altuve (quadriceps) is out of the Astros' lineup Tuesday at Baltimore, the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve sat out Sunday due to his tight left quad, but after Monday's off day, he is set to steady second base and the top of the order. In nine games post-break, he slashing .281/.342/.438 with one home run, four RBI, three runs, and four stolen bases in 32 at-bats.
Jul 28 2013Altuve (quadriceps) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.Altuve left Saturday's game with the injury and will predictably be rested Sunday as he continues to recover from the ailment. There still isn't much clarity regarding the extent of the injury, but if it continues to linger into the week, Altuve could be subjected to an MRI.
Jul 27 2013Altuve left Saturday's game against the Blue Jays with tightness in his left quadriceps, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Altuve was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the top half of the seventh inning, after singling in scoring a run in three trips to the plate. The severity of ailment is uncertain, but it wouldn't be all that shocking to see the Astros hold the 23-year-old out of Sunday's finale.
Jul 13 2013Altuve will place his signature on a lengthy contract extension Saturday, MLB.com's Brain McTaggart reports.While terms of the deal have not been released, Altuve more than likely has been bought out through his arbitration-eligible seasons, which initially would have resulted in his free agency in 2016. The 23-year-old second baseman is on pace to set career highs in counting stats across the board, with his 21 steals ranking him among 10 others with 20-plus swipes on the year.
Jun 19 2013Altuve went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a trio of stolen bases Wednesday.Altuve continues to be a tear on the base paths, recording seven steals over his last seven games. He is right on pace to record his second consecutive 30-steal season.
Jun 8 2013Altuve (groin) is back in the Astros' lineup Saturday at Kansas City.Altuve, who missed the past two outings due to a minor groin concern, will look to extend his eight-game hitting streak Saturday. During that span, his average has actually fallen from .306 to .297, but he's nonetheless supplied one homer, one RBI, four runs scored, and two stolen bases.
Jun 7 2013Altuve (groin) will miss his second game in a row Friday, the Houston Chronicle reports.Although he was originally expected to return to action Friday, Altuve will be granted another day to rest his minor groin injury. The Astros hope he will be back in the lineup Saturday at Kansas City.
Jun 6 2013Altuve is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.Altuve has played in every game since May 17, so though he is riding an eight-game hitting streak, he will get a day off Thursday with the Astros playing an afternoon affair. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base in Altuve's place.
Jun 6 2013Altuve is sitting out Thursday due to a minor groin injury, Brian Smith of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve will sit out Thursday to rest, but the setback does not appear serious, as he is expected to return to the lineup Friday. Be sure to check for confirmation if Altuve is part of your fantasy team.
Jun 3 2013Altuve recently snapped an 0-for-20 skid, but he has seen his average drop in six straight contests, according to the team's official site.As the Astros are heating up, second baseman Jose Altuve has been working his way out of a slump. His batting average has dropped from .345 on May 9 to .297. Altuve will look to get back on track as the Astros close out their four game series with the Angels.
May 27 2013Altuve went 2-for-5 with a double, a run, and two stolen bases in Monday's 3-2 12-inning win over the Rockies.Altuve has been a bit disappointing in the stolen base department this season, so fantasy owners should be thrilled to see him running twice in one game. Last season's 33 steals may not be an attainable target, but at least Altuve has the chance to make up for it with increased RBI opportunities. He's been hitting second in the surprisingly respectable Houston lineup, after spending most of 2012 in the leadoff spot.
May 18 2013The Astros are open to a long-term extension with Altuve, according to the Houston Chronicle via Twitter.Some of this talk is a bit premature, as Altuve won't be eligible for arbitration until after the 2014 season. The diminutive second baseman has under two full years of service, meaning he'll be under team control until after the 2017 season (his age 27 season).
May 18 2013Altuve (jaw) was activated from the bereavement list Saturday, the Houston Chronicle's Brian T. Smith reports.Altuve has been out since Tuesday following the death of a family member. He was also dealing with a jaw subluxation, but will likely return to the lineup Saturday in Pittsburgh.
May 17 2013Altuve (jaw) is on track to return to the Astros from the bereavement list Saturday, Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reports.Jake Elmore is expected to be sent back to Oklahoma City once Altuve is officially activated over the weekend.
May 14 2013Altuve (jaw) will be evaluated Tuesday following Monday night's collision with teammate Jimmy Paredes, the Houston Chronicle reports. However, Altuve relayed to manager Bo Porter that he intends to play Tuesday in Detroit.Tuesday's exam will give a better indication of the Astros' starting second baseman availability Tuesday, but Altuve could end up being a game-time call. If he's unable to go, look for Ronny Cedeno to enter the lineup in his absence.
May 14 2013Altuve (jaw) was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday due to a death in the family.Altuve was already questionable to play Tuesday due to a sublexed right jaw, but the bereavement list allows a player to remain away from the team anywhere from 3-to-7 days. While the Astros called up Jake Elmore from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, Marwin Gonzalez will likely take over second base, with Ronny Cedeno manning shortstop in the interim.
May 13 2013Altuve left Monday's game against the Tigers after running into teammate Jimmy Paredes while trying to catch a fly ball, Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reports.As Altuve was trying to chase down a blooper to right field, he and Paredes collided, and Altuve had his jaw or face area examined afterward. He ended up coming out of the game, so consider the 23-year-old day-to-day until more information becomes available.
May 13 2013Altuve has been diagnosed with a sublexed right jaw, Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reports.A collision with teammate Jimmy Paredes resulted in the injury, which has been deemed a sublexed, or partially dislocated, right jaw. There is currently no timetable set for his return. Ronny Cedeno replaced Altuve at second base Monday, but Marwin Gonzalez could also see time there while Altuve's out.
May 5 2013Altuve is not in the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.It seems to be just a day off for Altuve, with Marwin Gonzalez filling his slot at second base. Altuve has produced an excellent follow up to a stellar 2012 campaign by hitting .331/.371/.431 through 31 games, though his lack of stolen bases have been a little disappointing thus far.
May 4 2013Altuve went 3-for-5 with an RBI during the Astros' 4-3 loss to the Tigers on Friday.Altuve is now batting .333 on the year and has a multi-hit game in four of his last five. We'd obviously like to see his stolen base total increase, but he has been an excellent source of runs scored this season and the 15 RBI have been an outstanding surprise thus far.
Apr 22 2013Altuve extended his hitting streak to seven games with a triple, two walks, and two runs scored in three at-bats Sunday as Houston's comeback bid fell short against Cleveland.During the streak, Altuve is batting .407 (11-for-27) with two extra base hits, three RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases. So far, he has taken kindly to the American League and seems poised for a true breakout campaign in 2013.
Apr 18 2013Altuve leads all AL second baseman with 23 hits and a .365 average, according to the Houston Chronicle.Altuve has started the young season strong. He's also one of only two AL second basemen with a .400+ OBP (.412).
Apr 10 2013Altuve was a triple shy of the cycle on Tuesday night, pounding out a home run, double, two singles and a career-high four RBI, the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve finished the night 4-for-6, amidst an Astros explosion on rookie Mariners pitcher Brandon Maurer.
Apr 3 2013Altuve was the only Astro to reach base multiple times Wednesday, collecting a single and a double in a 4-0 loss to the Rangers.While the Astros look like they'l be horrible again, Altuve's off to a fine start to the year, collecting five hits in his first 12 at-bats. He hasn't stolen a base or scored a run yet, but should be useful in both categories as the year goes on despite the anemic Houston offense.
Mar 20 2013Astros Manager Bo Porter stated that Altuve will bat in the leadoff position, the Houston Chronicles reports.Altuve stole 33 bases last season with an impressive .290 average. There are only a handful of players that have the potential to steal 30 bags without hurting your average, while his run total won't be helped by a weak Astros' lineup Altuve is a valuable option if you don't get one of the top few guys at the position.
Feb 13 2013Manager Bo Porter plans to bat Jose Altuve second in the order, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports.It's somewhat of a curious decision by Porter, as the two players he's considering for the leadoff spot (Tyler Greene or Marwin Gonzalez) struggle to get on base and aren't as proficient base stealers as Altuve. Altuve remains an intriguing option at second base for his speed and average, but the Astros' anemic offense will make it difficult for him to post huge run totals.
Oct 3 2012Altuve (groin) has been ruled out for the season finale on Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve was removed with an aggravation of the same groin injury that has been bothering him for weeks. He finishes at .290 with a .340 on-base percentage and a .399 slugging percentage.
Oct 3 2012Altuve (groin) is not in the lineup Wednesday, MLB.com reports.It's no surprise, as it was reported after Tuesday's game that Altuve would sit out Wednesday. He was probably the Astros' offensive MVP this season, batting .290 with seven home runs, 80 runs scored and 33 stolen bases.
Oct 2 2012Altuve left Tuesday's game against the Cubs in the bottom of the fifth inning due to left groin discomfort, the Astros' official site reports.Altuve likely aggravated the groin issue he dealt with last week, so consider him a game-time decision for Wednesday's season finale. Meanwhile, Tyler Greene took over at second base in his place, while Jed Lowrie entered the lineup to man shortstop.
Sep 30 2012Altuve is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Brewers, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve will get a routine day off, as Tyler Greene (knee) will draw the start at second base and lead off.
Sep 29 2012Altuve went 2-for-5 with a solo home run against the Brewers on Friday.While Altuve's overall production took a slight hit in the second half, he's aiming for a strong finish with hits in six of his last seven games and home runs in his last two. The Astros have plenty of adjustments to make this offseason, but adding a second baseman is certainly not one of them. With a .293 average, seven home runs and 33 stolen bases, Altuve has solidified himself at the keystone for Houston for next season and beyond.
Sep 26 2012Altuve hit his sixth home run of the season in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Cardinals.Altuve hadn't homered since June 23, but he was able to take Chris Carpenter deep in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game. His numbers have suffered because of the lack of talent surrounding him, but there's no doubt that the Astros have their second basemen of the future in Altuve. He's batting .292/.343/.399 with 79 run scored, 36 RBI, and 33 stolen bases in addition to the six homers.
Sep 26 2012Altuve (groin) is back in the lineup for the second straight game, MLB.com reports.Altuve seems just fine after going 2-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals. He's back atop the Astros order and doesn't appear to be limited going forward.
Sep 24 2012Altuve (groin) is not in the lineup Monday, the Houston Chronicle reports.The move comes as little surprise after Altuve exited Sunday's game with groin tightness. Marwin Gonzalez gets the start at second base.
Sep 23 2012Altuve left Sunday's game with groin tightness, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports.The injury doesn't sound especially serious, but according to Levine, Altuve's likely to be out of the lineup Monday against the Cardinals.
Sep 16 2012Altuve is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Phillies, the Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve was supposed to receive a planned day off but will instead get the start at second base and bat lead off.
Sep 14 2012Altuve was 3-for-5 with two runs scored in a losing cause against the Phillies on Friday night.He had missed some time last week with a slight abdominal strain, but he now appears safe to get back into your lineup. One of the few bright spots for Houston this year, the three hits boosted his average to .293 for the 2012 season.
Sep 12 2012Altuve (abdominal strain) is starting and second and batting leadoff Wednesday, the Houston Chronicle reports.As anticipated, Altuve is back in the lineup after filling in as a defensive replacement Tuesday night. He looks to be a safe play against the Cubs' Travis Wood.
Sep 11 2012Altuve (abdomen) will play and start at second base Wednesday against the Cubs, MLB.com reports.Altuve has been out of the lineup since he injured an abdominal muscle last Friday. Feel free to use him as you normally would.
Sep 10 2012Altuve (abdomen) is not in the lineup Monday against the Cubs, the Astros' official Twitter reports.Altuve missed the team's previous two games with the injury, which he sustained in Friday's game. He could conceivably miss a few more days, with Jimmy Paredes filling in at second base while he's sidelined.
Sep 9 2012Altuve (abdomen) will miss Sunday's game against the Reds, according to Astros' official site.Altuve also missed Saturday's game with the abdomen injury and is considered day-to-day. Jimmy Paredes will fill in at second base and lead off in the order Sunday.
Sep 8 2012Altuve (abdomen) is not in the lineup Saturday, the Houston Chronicle's Zachary Levine reports.Altuve left Friday's game early, and he should still be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
Sep 7 2012Altuve left Friday's game with a left lower abdominal strain, the Astros' official Twitter page reports.Consider Altuve day-to-day until more information regarding his status becomes available. Matt Dominguez replaced Altuve at third base and atop the batting order.
Sep 1 2012Altuve is not in the lineup Saturday versus Cincinnati, the Houston Chronicle reports.Scott Moore will move over to take on second base, while Matt Dominguez covers third in Moore's stead. Altuve is batting just three for 26 (.115) with three runs and two stolen bases over his previous seven outings, so his owners should hold out hope that a day of rest gets him back on track.
Aug 26 2012Altuve is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Mets, the Astros' official Twitter reports.Altuve has started the past six games for the Astros, so this is nothing more than a day off for the second baseman. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at second base and bat second in the order.
Aug 19 2012Altuve will scale back his winter schedule this year to about 20 games in December, according to the team's official site.Altuve, who didn't even get a respite during the All-Star break, has held up fine physically this year. He played a full schedule in the Venezuelan winter league last offseason, so a little less this offseason is well-earned.
Aug 13 2012Altuve is back in Monday's lineup against the Cubs, according to Zach Levine of the Houston Chronicle.He's back in there Monday after giving way to Tyler Greene at second base on Sunday.
Aug 12 2012Altuve is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Brewers, the Astros' official Twitter page reports.After making 21 consecutive starts, Altuve will be replaced at second base and atop the batting order by Tyler Greene on Sunday. Look for Altuve to be available off the bench Sunday, and back in the lineup Monday to take on Cubs right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
Aug 11 2012Altuve was 3-for-5, scoring three runs, and stealing a bag in Houston's extra innings win over Milwaukee on Saturday night.The Astros haven't had much to get excited about this year, but he has proven to be a player they can attempt to build around. He is hitting .299, has shown a willingness to take a walk, and has the speed to pilfer a few bases (24 so far this year) along the way.
Aug 8 2012Altuve went 2-for-4 with a stolen base, a walk, and a run scored during Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Washington.Altuve's reached base 12 times in his last five games, and has recently shown that he can draw a significant number of walks. It looks like the Astros have their leadoff hitter of the future, now they just have to find the rest of the team.
Aug 7 2012Altuve went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base Monday night.While Altuve's success piling up hits this season hasn't come as a huge surprise after his tear through the minors, his 21-for-28 mark on the basepaths is a big step forward in his game as he wasn't nearly that much of a threat to steal during his rookie campaign. Altuve is now sitting with a .299/.351/.419 line over 102 games this season.
Jul 25 2012Altuve went 3-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base Wednesday against Cincinnati.Altuve looks comfortable at the plate right now, but his runs and RBI suffer because of the poor lineup around him.
Jul 20 2012Altuve is not in the starting lineup Friday, the Houston Chronicle reports.Friday will probably just be a mental day off for Altuve, who has struggled coming out of the All-Star break. He has gone just 3-for-28 over his last seven games, including a 1-for-15 performance during the four-game series with the Padres earlier this week.
Jul 7 2012Altuve recorded three hits in the team's 6-3 win over the Brewers on Saturday, including a first-inning infield single that ultimately led to the ejection of the Brewers' Zack Greinke.Greinke thought that he had recorded the putout on the infield single, and was ejected after spiking the ball when Altuve was called safe. The speedy Altuve would add a second infield single off reliever Randy Wolf in the sixth.
Jul 1 2012Altuve (hamstring) returned to action Sunday, going 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the leadoff spot.Altuve got other good news Sunday, getting named to his first All-Star team.
Jun 29 2012Altuve, who's suffering from from a right hamstring injury, now won't likely be back before Sunday, according to The Sports Xchange. "He hasn't had a setback, but I probably was too optimistic hoping for Saturday," manager Brad Mills said Thursday afternoon.Altuve ran Thursday but the team sounds like they'll play it safe with their little spark plug. It'd be nice if he at least appeared in some fashion Sunday, which would give folks setting lineups Monday morning and afternoon some reassurance.
Jun 28 2012Astros manager Brad Mills hopes to have Altuve (hamstring) back in the lineup by this weekend, according to the team's official site.Altuve left Sunday's game with a strained right hamstring and hasn't been available, except to bunt if needed. Mills doesn't want to put Altuve back on the field until he can run at 100 percent. It's unlikely Altuve would return any earlier than Saturday so plan accordingly.
Jun 27 2012Altuve (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, according to Zach Levine of the Houston Chronicle.Altuve will miss his third straight game Wednesday due to the hamstring injury. The Astros don't appear to be considering a DL stint at this time, so Altuve's status will continue to be monitored on a day-to-day basis.
Jun 26 2012Altuve (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Tuesday, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports.Although he's yielding another start to Brian Bixler, it bodes well for Altuve that he was able to filed grounders and take batting practice prior to Monday's game.
Jun 26 2012Altuve (hamstring) took batting practice Monday and fielded ground balls, according to the team's official site. "It's feeling good," Altuve said. "It will only be a couple of days, but that's it."Astros manager Brad Mills doesn't want to rush Altuve back. Expect Brian Bixler to fill in until Altuve makes it back to the field.
Jun 25 2012Altuve (hamstring) is not in the lineup Monday, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports.Ultimately, it sounds like Altuve could miss a few games with his injury, but the early indications are that he will avoid a stint on the DL and subsequently have an opportunity to return later this week.
Jun 25 2012Altuve's strained hamstring is "not that bad," the Houston Chronicle reports.Muscle strains are technically tears of the muscle tissue, so even if it is not that bad, expect Altuve to get a couple of days off to recover. It seems as though he will avoid the disabled list, which is good news for Altuve owners.
Jun 24 2012Altuve limped off the field after running out a grounder Sunday, the Houston Chronicle reports.It could be bad news for the Houston sparkplug, who was aided by a trainer while exiting the game. Stay tuned for further developments on his injury, as it could just be a simple cramp or something more serious like a hamstring strain.
Jun 24 2012Updating a previous note, Altuve exited Sunday's game against the Indians with a strained right hamstring, the Houston Chronicle reports.Depending on the severity of the strain, a DL stint may be in the offing for Altuve. At the very least, he remains day-to-day and probably will be rested for Monday's game against the Padres.
Jun 14 2012Altuve went 2-for-4 with a run scored and walk in Thursday's win at San Francisco.Altuve ranks third in the National League with 82 hits, and he's been great recently, hitting .353 (18-for-51) with 12 runs scored during the month of June.
Jun 10 2012Altuve homered and stole home Sunday in the Astros' win versus the White Sox.Altuve finished the day 2-for-5 with two runs scored and three RBI for Houston. In addition, he became the first Astros player to steal home since Kaz Matsui did it on May 19, 2009. Altuve joined teammates Justin Maxwell, J.D. Martinez, and Brett Wallace in going deep Sunday.
Jun 6 2012Altuve went 4-for-5 with three runs scored against the Cardinals on Tuesday.Altuve was showing signs of slowing down in May but has been really hot of late going 14-for-28 over the last seven days, lifting his average to .327 for the season. The Astros are scoring runs at a high rate and with Altuve at the top of the order, he will continue to have opportunities to cross the plate.
May 31 2012Altuve had three hits and a run scored Wednesday, raising his average to .309 on the season.He had one of the few extra-base hits in the blowout loss and continues to impress this season, leading the Astros in batting average, OBP, doubles, triples and runs scored.
May 31 2012Altuve went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Thursday's loss at Colorado.After hitting a ridiculous .365/.434/.527 during the month of April, Altuve batted under .300 in May. He seems to be heating back up again though, posting six multi-hit games in his last 11.
May 26 2012Altuve has moved back to the second spot in the order Saturday with Jordan Schafer (toe) returning to the lineup.Altuve was filling in as the leadoff man with Schafer out of the lineup for four of the last five games. The second baseman currently holds a .312 average with three home runs and nine steals on the season.
May 17 2012Altuve collected three hits with a stolen base in Thursday's victory over Milwaukee.Altuve continues to get on base atop Houston's lineup, and has a steal in three of his last four games.
May 13 2012Altuve is not in Sunday's lineup against the Pirates, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve will take a seat Sunday, with Marwin Gonzalez getting the start at second base and hitting eighth, while J.D. Martinez is back in the No. 3 slot.
May 12 2012Altuve may hit third for the remainder of the series with the Pirates, the Houston Chronicle reports.Altuve, a spray hitter, translates well in spacious PNC Park. The three-hole became open when J.D. Martinez was dropped to the number six spot.
May 4 2012Altuve went 2-for-5 with two runs scored, a home run, three RBI and a stolen base to help lead the Astros past the Cardinals, 5-4, on Friday.Altuve is now batting .360 with two home runs, 13 RBI and five stolen bases. Obviously, a .400-plus BABIP is helping him along, but Altuve is playing some really strong ball. At some point, his average should come back down to Earth, but there's no reason to believe he can't hit close to .300 for the year with half a dozen home runs and 25-plus stolen bases.
Apr 27 2012Altuve was 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, and two RBI in the Astros' win over Cincinnati on Friday night.The man is on fire - this was his fourth consecutive multi-hit game, and it pushed his average to a season-high .378 while helping him maintain his gawdy .427 OBP. He doesn't have much power, but he will steal an occasional base and should be a decent source of average and runs if he continues to hit in the second spot in the order.
Apr 26 2012Altuve went 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored in the Astros' win over the Brewers on Thursday.The early results from Altuve have been excellent for those who bet on his ability as a good contact hitter to make him a viable source of batting average. Altuve has shown a better eye at the plate this season than he did in his rookie year last season, and could be a good source of average and runs scored if he sticks in the No. 2 spot in Houston lineup.
Apr 25 2012Altuve lit up all the stat categories Tuesday against the Brewers, going 2-for-4 with a steal, a walk and an RBI on a solo home run, his first homer of the year.He only hit two jacks in 2011, so don't get giddy about his power potential. His OBP currently stands at a scorching .403, but his .396 BABIP suggests that he is due for a regression.
Apr 19 2012Altuve returned to the lineup Thursday and went 2-for-5 with a double, triple and pair of RBI in a win over Houston.For all his speed, Altuve has just one steal so far this season. He has been collecting a lot of hits, however, as he's batting .409 (9-for-22) in his last six games.
Apr 18 2012Altuve is not in the lineup Wednesday, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports.Marwin Gonzalez is getting the start at second base Wednesday, while it's a bit surprising that Altuve is on the bench in the midst of a four-game stretch where he's 7-for-15 at the plate. For now, we'll assume it's a one-day absence from the starting lineup for Altuve.
Apr 16 2012Altuve has been hitting down in the order since Jed Lowrie returned from the disabled list on Friday.Altuve was hitting second for the first five games of the year, with some success too (.368/.435/.474 over 19 at-bats). Astros manager Brad Mills moved Altuve down to the eighth spot, where he has been much less effective. It will be interesting to see how this situation plays out, as Lowrie has started the season fairly cold.
Apr 7 2012Altuve is not in the lineup against lefty Jamie Moyer on Saturday, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brian Bixler is starting at second base, and it will be interesting to see if Altuve is regularly on the bench against left-handed starters this season.
Mar 20 2012Altuve has continued his hot hitting, going 7-for-23 (.304) on the young spring. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Skeptics are quick to point out that Altuve isn't likely to sustain his success because he doesn't "look" like a ball player. That said, it's hard to argue with results: Altuve managed 200 hits across three levels last season, fueled largely by an impressive .408/.451/.606 line in the California League. He could be a decent option in deeper leagues at second.
Nov 18 2011Altuve has carried his regular-season success over into the offseason, leading all Astros winter ball players in average (.400) and (42) hits, according to the team's official site. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has multi-hit games in 15 of 25 contests, including 9 in his last 12. Despite his diminutive stature, he's a good athlete with great baseball instincts. The real problem the Astros are going to have with him long-term is that he doesn't have the range for shortstop, meaning they are going to need to slot the light-hitting infielder at third -- which could be a net negative for the team's offense.
Sep 24 2011Altuve (elbow) is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, according to the Astros' official Twitter page. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve was scratched from Friday's lineup after being hit on the elbow the day before, but he will be back at second base Saturday evening.
Sep 23 2011Altuve was scratched from Friday's lineup because of an elbow injury, the Astros' official site reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has a contusion on an elbow from being hit by a pitch in Thursday's game.
Sep 22 2011After sitting Wednesday's game, Altuve will start at second Thursday for Houston, the team's official Twitter reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve has been locked in a mighty struggle over the last month, hitting just .191/.214/.309. He has a .207 BABIP, which could be a symptom of some bad luck, but since Altuve must rely on balls in play due to his relative lack of power, his MLB success will be dependent on avoiding exactly these kinds of stretches. It's something to watch as he matures over the rest of this year and next year.
Sep 18 2011Altuve is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday, MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve hasn't been overwhelming in his debut season, but he's still displayed decent contact skills and defense and looks like Houston's starting second baseman in 2012.
Sep 17 2011Altuve is out of Saturday's lineup, Brian McTaggart of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve's hitting for a moderate average in the majors (.274) but the rest isn't there, as his OPS is a meager .654. There's certainly room for improvement for the Astros' minor league player of the year, and he needs to realize those improvements to be truly useful both as a major league player or a fantasy player.
Sep 11 2011Altuve is not in the starting lineup Sunday, Zachary Levine of Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been a passable NL-only league plugin since the Astros brought him up, but Altuve hasn't shown much pop yet and his production to this point wouldn't offer much over the course of a full season for owners in more shallow formats. That said, he's just 21 and wasn't expected to arrive in the big leagues this quickly.
Sep 7 2011Alutve is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Downs is getting the spot start in his place while the rookie gets a breather.
Sep 4 2011Altuve isn't in Sunday's lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: That Altuve isn't getting every start at second base is a bit mysterious. Matt Downs is getting the starts that Altuve isn't.
Aug 28 2011Altuve isn't in Sunday's starting lineup, Amy Gutierrez of Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Including Sunday, Altuve has now still started 32 of 37 games at second base since his July promotion. Though not extraordinary, his .295/.313/.367 line is still impressive for a 21-year-old in his first major-league exposure.
Aug 24 2011Altuve is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Matt Downs is starting in Altuve's place in an otherwise lefty-heavy lineup for Wednesday's game.
Aug 20 2011Altuve went 3-for-5 with an inside-the-park home run in the Astros' win over the Giants on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve had 10 home runs in 357 at-bats between High-A Lancaster and Double-A Corpus Christi prior to his late-July call-up, but that power has yet to manifest itself at the major league level. However, his speed should make him a useful fantasy commodity.
Aug 8 2011Altuve went 3-for-5 with a double and three runs scored against the Diamondbacks on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He now has a line of .348/.371/.409 in 71 plate appearances. While his .364 BABIP looks unsustainable, he has produced line drives at a 26.4 percent rate.
Jul 31 2011Altuve is back in the Houston starting lineup Sunday, facing Brewer lefty Chris Narveson, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is batting .371/.378/.429 (.406 BABIP) in limited time since his recent call-up.
Jul 30 2011Altuve is not in Saturday's starting lineup, reports Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve is hitting .353 through his first nine games in the big leagues, so expect him to continue to be an everyday starter. He's just getting a day off.
Jul 27 2011Altuve continues to hit the ball, going 3-for-5 with an RBI on Wednesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young second baseman has recorded a hit in each of his first seven games as a pro, with this being his second three-hit game. This was also the first RBI of his career.
Jul 22 2011Altuve went 1-for-3 with a strikeout and was hit by a pitch in Friday's loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's been penciled in as the No. 2 hitter in each of his first two big league games. Keep in mind that the young second baseman started this year in the California League (High-A), so there will probably be some bumps in the road as he acclimates to big league pitching. For leagues where he can be kept at a low price, there's value here, while owners in one-year NL-only formats should consider him as well given his tools and placement in the Astros' lineup.
Jul 20 2011Altuve will bat second in his major league debut Wednesday, Zachary Levine of the Houston Chronicle reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Altuve will face Livan Hernandez in his first game as a big leaguer. The Astros figure to keep Altuve between Michael Bourn and Hunter Pence going forward, which at the least will get him more at-bats than he would have received batting lower in the order.
Jul 20 2011Altuve has been called up by the Astros, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Jeff Keppinger getting traded to San Francisco, the Astros want to get a look at Altuve in what is likely to be an everyday role at second base for the rest of the season. The 21-year-old has carried a 1.017 OPS between High-A Lancaster and Double-A Corpus Christi this season and should at least provide stolen bases at the big league level even if he's far from able to maintain the .389/.426/.591 line he's slashed at the two minor league stops to this point.