Jose Altuve returned from his oblique strain nearly one month ago. But now the Houston Astros star exited the Detroit Tigers game with another MLB Injury.
Altuve took this collision at second base from Zach McKinstry of Detroit, then became hobbled. He tried staying in the game but eventually left as Raynel Delgado stepped in.
#Astros Jose Altuve seemingly injured on this play at second base.
Raynel Delgado came in for Altuve.
However, if he misses time I would project Brice Matthews to gain the most playing time. pic.twitter.com/ZhjM5uSpeY
— Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) June 27, 2026
The injury occurred during the bottom of the seventh inning with the Astros down 6-5. Altuve previously sustained a Grade 2 strain in his oblique back on May 16. It appears that he re-injured that same ailment.
Delgado came in as relief. However, baseball analyst and Astros reporter Mike Kurland believes that Brice Matthews could rise as Altuve’s long term replacement if the all-star must sit out extensively.
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