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Tue Feb 618:55Jose Altuve Inks Five-Year Extension With Astros
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has signed a five-year contract extension that guarantees him $125 million. The extension kicks in for the 2024 season. The Astros have been rumored to be interested in locking up their star players, namely Altuve and Alex Bregman, who is scheduled to hit the open market following the 2024 season. Altuve earned another big payday after putting together back-to-back elite seasons, albeit in an injury-shortened 90-game in 2023. He hit .311 with 17 home runs, 14 stolen bases, and a .914 OPS across those 90 contests and 410 trips to the plate a season ago. Aside from a down 2020 season, Altuve's bat has been at least 24% superior to the league average, as per wRC+, each season since 2014. He projects as one of the top second basemen in fantasy baseball with an excellent power/speed combination ahead of the 2024 season.
Source: Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Thu Oct 19 202319:41Jose Altuve Aiming To Sustain Success Versus Andrew Heaney In Game 4
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will look to keep his career-long success versus Andrew Heaney going in Thursday's Game 4 of the ALCS versus the Texas Rangers. Altuve has largely struggled this postseason but did break out with a homer and an additional base hit in Wednesday's Game 3 8-4 victory. However, the veteran is seemingly in a fantastic spot against a pitcher he has seen plenty of in Game 4. Altuve is a career 12-for-37 (.324) hitter against Heaney with three doubles, a pair of homers, and a walk across 38 career plate appearances against the southpaw. The Astros will look to even the ALCS at two games apiece Thursday against a pitcher in Heaney who has pitched just 3 2/3 innings since Sept. 30.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 11 202312:50Jose Altuve Homers In Rout Of Padres
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-2 beatdown of the visiting San Diego Padres. The home run was the 16th of the season for the pint-sized Altuve, and he now has gone deep an impressive six times in just eight games so far in September while also going 10-for-33 (.303) with eight RBI and nine runs scored. The 2023 season has been one filled with injuries for the 33-year-old All-Star, but he hasn't missed a beat offensively when he's been on the field. Altuve is currently hitting .312/.398/.551 with a .948 OPS, 16 homers, 42 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 66 runs scored in 285 at-bats. He's a must-start when he's in Houston's lineup.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202300:21Jose Altuve Hits Three More Home Runs Tuesday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve had another incredible game at the plate in Tuesday's 14-1 rout of the Rangers. Altuve went 3-for-5 with three solo home runs and a strikeout. The 33-year-old has now hit five HR in his last two games, bringing his season total to 15 in 68 games played. Altuve hasn't missed a beat this season and has been a top fantasy player once again, slashing .321/.406/.563 with 39 RBI and 13 stolen bases. He and the Astros are very hot at the moment, so he should continue to provide a big boost to fantasy managers' lineups down the stretch.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 3 202316:23Jose Altuve Back In Action Sunday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg) is back in the starting lineup Sunday evening against the New York Yankees and right-hander Michael King. The veteran left Friday's contest versus the Yankees after making just one trip to the plate and did not appear in Saturday's game between the two clubs. It's been an injury-riddled season for the 33-year-old as Altuve has appeared in just 65 games this season. That said, he's been productive when healthy, hitting .312 with 10 home runs, 13 stolen bases, and a .913 OPS across 293 trips to the plate. However, a rather quick return to the lineup is a boon for both the Astros and fantasy managers who could use a combination of power and speed down the stretch.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Sep 1 202323:19Jose Altuve Injures His Leg Friday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (leg) left Friday's game early after only one inning against the New York Yankees with a left-leg contusion. Altuve went 0-for-1 in his only plate appearance of the contest and was replaced by Mauricio Dubon at the keystone. Altuve injured himself fouling a ball off his left and was seen limping off the field. The 33-year-old All-Star will likely undergo X-rays, but until we know more, consider him day-to-day and check back to see if he's available to play on Saturday. If he's forced to miss extended time or go on the injured list, Dubon will become the regular at the keystone for Houston. It's been an injury-filled year in 2023 for Altuve, but when he's been on the field he's been great, as he came into Friday's game hitting .313 (79-for-252) with 10 homers, 34 RBI, 13 steals and 57 runs in 64 games.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 28 202322:51Jose Altuve Hits For The Cycle
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve hit for the cycle in Monday's 13-5 blowout win over the Boston Red Sox. Altuve finished his night 4-for-6 with four RBI, six runs scored and a strikeout in the impressive offensive showing to raise his season average to .322 with a .944 OPS. Injuries have mainly been the story for the former MVP and eight-time All-Star this year, but when he's been on the field for the Astros, he's been his usual awesome self. Coming into Monday's contest, he was slashing .314/.409/.500 with a .909 OPS, nine home runs, 15 doubles, a triple, 30 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 52 runs scored in 276 trips to the plate over 61 games. Continue to start him on a daily basis in fantasy lineups.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 16 202315:59Jose Altuve Returns To Lineup On Wednesday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) is right back in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo, playing second base and batting in his normal leadoff spot. Altuve gave his fantasy managers a scare on Tuesday when he fouled a ball off his left knee in his first at-bat of the game and had to be removed. Fortunately, the 33-year-old is only dealing with a contusion and is good to return to action the very next day. Fantasy managers will want to get him right back into their starting lineups, albeit in a tough matchup. Altuve has had an injury filled year (he has just 190 at-bats in 50 games), but the former MVP continues to produce when healthy, slashing .326/.424/.547 with a .971 OPS, nine homers, 28 RBI, 12 steals and 43 runs scored in his 224 trips to the plate.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 15 202320:06Jose Altuve Leaves Early With Knee Contusion
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (knee) left Tuesday's game early against the Miami Marlins with a left-knee contusion after X-rays came back negative, according to the press-box announcement. Altuve fouled a pitch off his left knee in his first at-bat of the game, and while it looks like he dodged a significant injury, he could still be forced to miss some time moving forward. Fantasy managers should consider the 33-year-old to be day-to-day. Altuve did single in his only plate appearance before being replaced at the keystone by Mauricio Dubon. The eight-time All-Star has had an injury-filled 2023 campaign, but when he's been on the field, he's been his usual solid self, as he entered Tuesday's contest hitting .323/.422/.545 with a .966 OPS, nine homers, 28 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 43 runs scored in 49 games.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt KawaharaRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202318:58Jose Altuve Extends Hitting Streak In Loss
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The 33-year-old grounded out to start the outing, but proceeded to reach base four times in each of his remaining at-bats. Altuve's seventh-inning homer would make the contest a one-run game, but Houston ultimately couldn't keep pace with Baltimore in the defeat. The three-time batting champion's hitting streak has now reached 12 games, and Altuve is batting a robust .420 (21-for-50) with three homers, seven RBI, and 15 runs scored across this span. Fantasy managers hope the perennial All-Star is beginning to find a rhythm at the dish while being limited to 45 games of action to this point by thumb and oblique injuries.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 2 202312:27Jose Altuve Getting A Breather Wednesday
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will take the day off on Wednesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Mauricio Dubon will handle the keystone and will hit leadoff for Houston against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. It's just a normal day of rest for Altuve, who has missed his fair share of time in 2023 due to multiple injuries. But when he's been on the field, he's been a solid contributor for the Astros and fantasy managers, hitting .280/.381/.497 with seven home runs, eight doubles, a triple, 20 RBI, seven stolen bases and 31 runs scored in 38 games and 168 plate appearances. The eight-time All-Star remains a must-start in fantasy lineups when he's on the field.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 26 202316:17Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve Both Activated Wednesday
The Houston Astros activated outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) from the injured list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Bligh Madris and DH David Hensley to the minors in corresponding moves. It remains to be seen if both Alvarez and Altuve will be in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and left-hander Andrew Heaney, but fantasy managers have to be ecstatic to get them both back. Alvarez hasn't played since June 8 due to a right-oblique injury, but he's a must-start when healthy as a difference-maker in fantasy when he's healthy. Altuve got a late start to 2023 due to a fractured thumb and missed the last three weeks with a left-oblique injury. The 33-year-old could also be a difference-maker for fantasy lineups the rest of the way if he can stay healthy.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 25 202320:13Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve Could Return Wednesday
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that the team could get both outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) back from the injured list on Wednesday in the series finale against the Texas Rangers. The Astros will make a final decision on Wednesday morning. Either way, Alvarez's and Altuve's returns are imminent, so fantasy managers should be ready to get them back into their starting lineups right away. Alvarez has been out since June 9. He is a must-start in fantasy as a difference-making slugger when he's healthy. Altuve is in the midst of an injury-plagued 2023 season and has only played in 32 games, but the eight-time All-Star will lock down the keystone in Houston when he's ready.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 23 202310:27Jose Altuve Works Out Again Before Saturday’s Game
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) completed an on-field workout for the third consecutive day ahead of Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 33-year-old hit the injured list on July 6 with left oblique discomfort after suffering the setback during July 4 batting practice. Altuve was also shelved for the initial quarter of the year with a right thumb fracture sustained during the World Baseball Classic. The perennial All-Star is slashing a fine .264/.371/.479 with six home runs, 18 RBI, and five stolen bases while limited to 143 plate appearances this season. Barring any setbacks, Altuve could feasibly return to action before the end of July. Stay tuned.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 20 202316:10Jose Altuve Nearing A Rehab Assignment
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique), who landed on the injured list on July 6, took batting practice on the field on Monday and is nearing a minor-league rehab assignment. Altuve missed the first 43 games of the year with a fractured right thumb and has managed to play in only 32 games in 2023. In those 32 games, he's slashing .264/.371/.479 with six home runs and 18 RBI. The 33-year-old also resumed running the bases on Sunday. He's trending toward starting a rehab assignment late this month, and barring a setback, he should be able to return to the Astros lineup in early August. Until Altuve is back, Mauricio Dubon will continue to see regular playing time at the keystone for the 'Stros.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 16 202319:24Jose Altuve Will Travel With Team
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) will travel with the team for their upcoming road trip to Colorado. The 33-year-old was seen running the bases prior to Sunday's game. He appears to be making progress, but not as quickly as the organization was hoping he would. It's unclear when or if Altuve is going to go on a rehab assignment. The organization should give more information on his status in the coming days.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 10 202309:32Jose Altuve Still Needs More Time
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) will not return directly following the All-Star break, according to general manager Dana Brown. The expectation is that Yordan Alvarez (oblique) and Jose Urquidy (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignments right after the break. Brown said Altuve is healing quickly, but is roughly a week behind them in terms of recovery. It sounds like the return for the veteran infielder is closer to the end of July. Fantasy managers will have to check back for another update on his status.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202317:30Jose Altuve's Oblique Injury Isn't Serious
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, said the MRI exam on his left oblique revealed relatively good news, showing something more minor than he presumed it would be after he felt the initial pain on his swing in batting practice on Tuesday. The 33-year-old is optimistic that he can return shortly after next week's All-Star break. It's good news for Altuve, who hasn't had great luck with injuries so far in 2023. He initially fractured his thumb while playing in the World Baseball Classic early this spring, and he's been limited to just 32 games in the first half of the season. Fantasy managers will be hoping the eight-time All-Star will stay on the field much more in the second half. Until Altuve returns, Mauricio Dubon will continue to see regular playing time at the keystone in Houston.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 6 202316:01Jose Altuve Lands On The IL With Oblique Strain
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left oblique discomfort. Altuve missed Tuesday's contest against the Rockies after injuring his oblique during batting practice and the team later announced that they would likely hold him out until the All-Star break. He underwent an MRI on Wednesday and the results have put him back on the injured list, unfortunately. Injuries have limited the 33-year-old second baseman to just 32 games so far this season. Infielder David Hensley was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
Source: Houston AstrosRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202312:51Jose Altuve Being Sent For MRI
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. Altuve was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies after injuring his left oblique during batting practice, and he's also out of the lineup on Wednesday. The 33-year-old also missed four games due to an oblique injury last month, so it's a bit concerning for fantasy managers. Don't rule out a stint on the injured list just before next week's All-Star break. Altuve is currently hitting .264 (32-for-121) with six home runs, 18 RBI, five stolen bases and 25 runs scored in 32 games for the Astros. For as long as he remains sidelined, Mauricio Dubon should handle second-base duties in Houston.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
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