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Jose Altuve hit the IL just as Jeremy Peña came back, and the Astros are not as whole as it looks

Houston placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left oblique strain on May 18, just as Jeremy Peña returned from the injured list.

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Houston Astros Activate Star Shortstop Jeremy Peña in Flurry of Roster Moves

The Houston Astros' poor injury luck continued on Sunday when it was announced that Jose Altuve would be placed on the injured list with a quad strain.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18

Astros Activate Jeremy Peña, Designate Cody Bolton

The Astros made a few moves going into tonight’s series opener in Minnesota. Jeremy Peña is back from the injured list, while the Astros officially placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

Carlos Correa News / Houston Astros on SI / May 18

Astros-Twins Series Loses Serious Juice Without Carlos Correa

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2026 Astros: For Better or Worse, Have vs. Have Not

The frustration surrounding the Astros this season is completely understandable. When a team enters the year with playoff expectations and instead finds itself battling injuries, inconsistency, and a record sitting 10 games under .500, fans have every right to be disappointed, if not down right ticked off.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Joe Espada News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

'Joe Espada’s Job In Danger' – MLB Insider Sees Houston Astros Parting Ways With Manager

The vibes around the Houston Astros have shifted fast. A franchise that spent years bullying the American League is stuck searching for answers, and the

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / May 18

Astros Legends Series: Gene Tenace

He was a cornerstone of the A’s dynasty, winning three consecutive World Series Championships in the 70’s with the A’s. For Houstonian’s he’d serve

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 18

Houston Astros Ace Hunter Brown Given Timeline for Return From Injury

The Houston Astros have been pretty unlucky over the last season. They just missed out on the playoffs in 2025 and dealt with more injuries than any team in baseball.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 18

Undermanned Astros take aim at Twins in series opener

The Houston Astros enter a new series with the same old question. When will the team's injury bug finally go away? The Astros will be without another key player when they face the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series Monday night in Minneapolis.

Houston Astros News / Total Pro Sports / May 18

Jose Altuve Injury: Joe Espada’s Latest Update Brings Bad News For Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are no longer a powerhouse of the American League, but Jose Altuve still remains a vital component of their lineup. However, his production at the plate is dipping at a steady rate as Altuve is approaching the twilight of his career.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Jose Altuve News / Field Level Media / May 17

Astros 2B Jose Altuve placed on IL with Grade 2 left oblique strain

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will go on the injured list after exiting Saturday's game with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, Houston manager Joe Espada told reporters Sunday.

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Jose Altuve News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Jose Altuve Placed On IL With Oblique Strain

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is headed to the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, the team announced. The veteran infielder homered off Jacob deGrom on Saturday, but was removed from the game in the ninth inning.

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Astros rumors: Bob Nightengale warns Joe Espada of impending doom

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Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / May 17

Astros Hold Jose Altuve Out of Lineup After Injuring Left Side on Swing

The Houston Astros really can't afford to lose another player. Jose Altuve may not give them a choice. Altuve underwent an MRI on Sunday after he left Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers with an injury.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17

Hunter Brown’s encouraging Astros injury update comes with a catch

The Houston Astros have an injured starting pitcher in Hunter Brown. Brown is going through a lengthy rehab process, per his latest update. He is battling a shoulder injury.

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Astros Pitcher, Tatsuya Imai Struggling in First Months in MLB

Houston Astros pitcher, Tatsuya Imai, has struggled to adjust in his first few months in MLB. The Japanese pitcher signed with the Astros for a reported $54 million dollars over three years according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com Through his 12.2 IP, he was accumulated a 9.24 ERA and a WHIP of 2.053.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 12

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

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