The Houston Astros will lose second baseman Jose Altuve to a Grade 2 left oblique strain just as shortstop Jeremy Peña and center fielder Jake Meyers prepare to return from the injured list.
Manager Joe Espada announced the injury after Sunday’s 8-0 loss to the Rangers at Daikin Park. Altuve exited Saturday’s game in pain after a double play and underwent an MRI on Sunday morning. The team has not yet placed him on the injured list or provided a timetable for his return.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has rejoined the team after missing three weeks with a strained left oblique. He returned to the lineup on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics, batting fifth. Altuve had live batting practice sessions earlier in the week to test his readiness.
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The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue on Monday in Seattle. The moves exacerbate a seven-game losing streak and mounting pitching injuries, following Imai's return to Houston for testing after Friday's rough outing.
The Cincinnati Reds have lost another key reliever to injury. Tony Santillan was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strained left oblique. The move is retroactive to Tuesday.
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The Texas Rangers have placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation. The move comes after Seager experienced minor back spasms that kept him out of recent games. Utilityman Michael Helman has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the roster spot.