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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve throws to first to out Seattle Mariners\u2019 J.P. Crawford during the third inning of a baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

HOUSTON \u2014 Second baseman Jose Altuve will be placed on the injured list with a grade 2 left oblique strain, the latest blow to a Houston Astros team that has been ravaged by injuries.<\/p>

Read more Mariners promote top prospect Colt Emerson and place utilityman Brendan Donovan on IL<\/a><\/p>\n

Manager Joe Espada announced the injury following Sunday’s 8-0 loss to the Texas Rangers<\/a> that dropped the Astros to 19-29 this season. He didn\u2019t provide a timeline for how long they expect Altuve to be out.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously just not what we wanted to hear,\u201d Espada said. \u201cBut we find ourselves having to fight through this one here. So these young players are going to continue to get opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Altuve was injured in the ninth inning of Saturday night\u2019s 4-1 win over the Rangers<\/a> after taking an awkward swing.<\/p>

Read more Riley, Holmes lead Braves to another series win with an 8-1 rout of the Red Sox<\/a><\/p>\n

He was not made available to reporters after Sunday\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

Not counting Altuve, the Astros have 14 players on the injured list. But shortstop Jeremy Pe\u00f1a is expected to be reinstated Monday after sitting out since April 11 with a strained hamstring.<\/p>\n

Rookie Brice Matthews started at second base on Sunday and went 1 for 4.<\/p>\n

Altuve led off Saturday\u2019s game with his fourth home run of the season. The nine-time All-Star is batting .245 with 12 RBIs this season.<\/p>

Read more Sevilla avoids relegation despite 1-0 home loss to Real Madrid, Mbapp\u00e9 starts<\/a><\/p>\n

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AP MLB: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/mlb<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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