Overview

• Jose Altuve left the Astros' game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning due to right hamstring tightness, as confirmed by the team.
• Altuve was replaced by pinch-hitter Brendan Rodgers, who remained in the game at second base for Houston.
• The Astros were trailing 12-1 at the time of his exit, though they later scored six runs in the third inning to narrow the deficit to 12-7.
• The 35-year-old, who has split time between second base and left field this season, is hitting .259 with four home runs and 14 RBIs.
• Altuve, a 2017 AL MVP and nine-time All-Star, has faced recurring injuries in recent seasons, raising concerns about his durability.