Altuve did not require an MRI on his abdominal area, which is where the oblique muscles are located. The Astros, though, would prefer a cautious approach with their star second baseman, who made his season debut last month after undergoing surgery for a broken thumb in late March.

This comes less than a month after Altuve returned to the team from a previous injury. HOUSTON — Astros star Jose Altuve was pulled from the starting lineup on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels due to an oblique injury,

Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game with an untimely injury for the Houston Astros.  Every Houston Astros fan held their breath Tuesday night when Jose

After going 0-for-4 in his most recent game, Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels (who will start Patrick Sandoval) at 4:10 PM ET on Saturday. In his most recent game he had a hitless showing (0-for-4) against the Angels.

The Angels misplay two ground balls in the fourth inning, opening the door for a five-run inning en route to a 9-6 loss in Houston