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Jose Altuve was one of the main topics in the questions that the manager received Houston Astros, Joe Espadaat the end of the match against Oakland AthleticsBoth teams faced each other on the afternoon of Thursday, September 12 at the stadium Minute Maid Park.
The locals won by a score of six runs to three. Thus, they raised their season record to 78 wins and 68 losses. They regained the four-game lead in the league. American League West Division on Seattle Marinerswho celebrate their game tonight. Meanwhile, Oakland Athletics fell to 64 wins and 83 losses, with very low chances of qualifying for the postseason.
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Houston Astros manager talks about Jose Altuve
The Venezuelan Jose Altuve He was unable to play in the game due to the discomfort on his right side that he suffered the night before when he swung in the air. Therefore, the manager was asked about the player’s health situation.
According to the strategist, more tests were carried out on Thursday to check his condition. “Everything seems to be fine. There is nothing I can tell you that would worry me.”he added. It will remain in status quo for the time being. Day To Daythat is, it is assessed daily whether you can participate in the games or not.
Therefore, at this time it does not seem likely that Jose Altuve go on the injured list. The next challenge of Houston Astros It will be at 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, September 13. That way, they will have more than 24 hours to evaluate the Venezuelan second baseman.
on Wednesday Jose Altuve He came out in the sixth inning of the game. He made a bad swing leading off the fifth and felt some discomfort. His manager visited him and asked him, but he decided to continue. He ended up striking out. Then he did not go to the defense, he stayed in the clubhouse. Mauricio Dubon He took his place as a substitute last night and as a starter on Thursday.
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Beyond the tranquility that the manager transmits Joe EspadaThe forced absence of an important player from the team is always a cause for concern among fans.
Jose Altuve He has a .302/.357/.450 (AVG/OBP/SLG) offensive line in the 2024 season. He has 174 hits, 47 of them extra-base hits spread over 28 doubles and 19 home runs. He ranks seventh in batting average. Major Leagues and fourth in terms of indisputable ones.
Jose Altuve will be a key piece for the Houston Astros if they qualify for the 2024 MLB postseason
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