Jose Altuve's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hip) are both in the lineup on Friday night in their start of the second half of the season against the Seattle Mariners. Both had been nursing injuries over the All-Star break; Altuve with his hand and Alvarez his hip. It's a good sign for the Astros, who are looking to take the American League West lead from the Mariners, as they're only one game back of the lead. Altuve and Alvarez should both be in your fantasy lineups, and they should continue to be there going forward. DFS managers should target Alvarez on Friday night, as he is 7-for-15 with three home runs in his career against Mariners starter Luis Castillo.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve played a big role in his team's 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Altuve went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer to help power the Astros to the win. The veteran infielder ripped his three-run homer off Texas reliever Jose Urena in the sixth inning to give Houston a 6-2 lead. Altuve is putting together a strong season for the Astros, hitting .305 with 14 homers, 56 runs, 44 RBI, and 14 stolen bases across 377 at-bats.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) will miss next week's All-Star game, "opting to rest a sore left hand," stemming from being hit by a pitch last Friday against the Minnesota Twins, according to the team. After being hit on his hand last Friday, Altuve sat out Saturday's game before returning to action in Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. The 34-year-old has started each of the last three games since being hit in the hand and should be fine, but the Astros prefer if he gets some extra rest heading into the second half of the season next weekend. The nine-time All-Star has had a fantastic bounce-back season in 2024 after an injury-plagued 2023 campaign and is taking an eight-game hitting streak into Thursday's contest versus the visiting Miami Marlins. He's gone 13-for-34 (.382) with a double and five RBI during his current streak.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) is back at second base and in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday against the hosting Minnesota Twins and rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Altuve was forced from the series opener on Friday night in Minnesota after being hit by a pitch in his left hand. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative for any fractures, and the 34-year-old All-Star was diagnosed with a left-hand contusion. He was held out of Saturday's lineup as a precaution but will return for the series finale on Sunday. Altuve has had an excellent bounce-back season to this point in 2024 after an injury-plagued 2023 campaign. He's currently slashing .310/.360/.466 with an .827 OPS, 13 homers, 40 RBI, 13 steals and 53 runs scored in 358 at-bats. Get him back in all fantasy lineups. Altuve has never faced Woods Richardson in his career.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Minnesota Twins after he was hit by a pitch on his left hand on Friday night. Altuve left the contest in the eighth inning after talking with a trainer, but thankfully X-rays on his hand came back negative, and he's dealing with a left-hand contusion. For now, consider the All-Star to be day-to-day. Move him to your fantasy bench and check back on Sunday to see if he's active. It's been an excellent bounce-back season for the 34-year-old veteran, who is hitting .310 (111-for-358) with 13 homers, 40 RBI, 13 stolen bases and 53 runs scored on the year. He's a no-doubt, must-start when he's on the field. Utility man Mauricio Dubon is making the start at second base on Saturday and will hit seventh for Houston against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan.