Jose Altuve: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Astros manager provides Jose Altuve update after foot procedure

Injuries were a major theme for the Houston Astros in 2025. The team never managed to get back to full health throughout the year as Houston missed the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / November 18

Astros 2B Jose Altuve (foot) will be ready for spring training

Jose Altuve started 154 games for the Houston Astros last season, but he ended the season fighting foot pain that required a surgical procedure on Monday.

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The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 17

Astros' Jose Altuve undergoes a minor foot procedure

Jose Altuve underwent a minor procedure on his right foot this afternoon, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The aspiration drained fluid from an injury between his fourth and fifth toes.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 15

Astros Considering Trading for Cardinals All-Star to Bolster Middle Infield

A peek at baseball-reference.com notes that Jose Altuve was the second baseman for the Houston Astros in 2025. Well, look deeper. The Astros opted to move Altuve to left field in spring training to keep his bat in the lineup but improve their defense at second base.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 29

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The Houston Astros struggled to maintain a steady pace throughout 2025, but as their story goes, injuries played a significant role in their collapse. This was a season plagued by bad luck and poor choices, ultimately eliminating Houston from the playoffs.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 25

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 11

Is the Jose Altuve Contract Going To Become Problem for Houston Astros?

The 2025 season was one of the most disappointing for the Houston Astros since their run of dominance began. For the first time since 2016, they didn't make the playoffs.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 26

Should Astros Franchise Legend Get Lion's Share of Blame for Team's Collapse?

The Houston Astros are no longer in control of their own destiny when it comes to playing in the postseason. With the AL West already secured by the Seattle Mariners -- a result that sees the Astros not finish in first place for the first time since 2020 -- Houston has also slid to the point where they are no longer in one of the Wild Card spots.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 19

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 17

Astros take season series from Rangers, move back atop AL West

Jose Altuve and Jeremy Pena homered as the Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday and moved back into first place in the American League West.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / September 15

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Arraez, Altuve, Neto

Houston is in a tight spot heading into the final two weeks. While the Astros have games coming against division rivals Texas and Seattle — both are competing for the AL West — this week, the Astros have fallen out of the top spot in the division.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / September 14

Astros Sit Jose Altuve to Protect Him for Huge Week of AL West Action

The Houston Astros are not taking any chances with Jose Altuve as a huge week of American League West games loom beginning on Monday. Altuve was not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale with the Atlanta Braves, per Houston’s official lineup card.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 14

Astros' Jose Altuve exits game with foot discomfort

The Astros removed veteran star Jose Altuve from their win over the Braves in the third inning today due to what the team has termed “right foot discomfort.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Astros Announce Jose Altuve News After Leaving Braves Game

Jose Altuve has been the face of the Houston Astros franchise since he debuted for the organization 15 seasons ago in 2011. Since then, the 35-year-old veteran has captured two World Series titles (2017, 2022) and filled his personal trophy case with a lengthy list of accolades.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / August 1

Jose Altuve aims to stay hot as Astros open road trip vs. Red Sox

The Astros will kick off a nine-game road trip when they face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, and few American League hitters are coming off a better month than Houston's Jose Altuve.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After News on Thursday

Veteran second baseman Jose Altuve is playing in his 15th major-league season with the Houston Astros. The 35-year-old has compiled an extraordinary résumé since making his big-league debut in 2011, firmly establishing himself as one of baseball’s brightest and most consistent stars over the past decade and a half.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 2

Jose Altuve reaches Astros milestone, eyes 3,000-hit mark

Jose Altuve climbed another rung in the Houston Astros' record book ladder on Wednesday night in Denver.

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Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / June 25

MLB made Jose Altuve announcement before Astros-Phillies series

Altuve owns a .269 average, 12 home runs, 34 RBI and a .754 OPS for the AL West-leading Astros.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 11

Jose Altuve (hamstring) out of Astros' lineup vs. Reds

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Jose Altuve was not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds because of right hamstring tightness. Altuve departed Saturday's game against the Reds because of the injury, with the team not expected to put its veteran on the injured list as of now.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 10

Astros star leaves game vs. Reds due to injury

Astros veteran Jose Altuve began Saturday's game against the Reds at second base, but was pinch-hit for by Brendan Rodgers in the third inning.

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Jose Altuve makes big request of Astros

Jose Altuve continues to shake up the Etch-A-Sketch this season. The Houston Astros star Altuve was notably absent from his longtime leadoff spot during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.