The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left indirect pressure) from the 10-day injured listing and he’s slated to bat fifth because the membership opens a three-game residence collection vs. the Athletics on Friday.
In a corresponding transfer, Houston optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Altuve was positioned on the IL on Might 17 after taking an unorthodox swing the earlier night time towards the Texas Rangers.
Altuve, 36, was hitting .245 with 4 residence runs and 12 RBIs by way of 42 video games.
The Astros are 9-8 within the 17 video games that Altuve has missed.
The nine-time All-Star is hitting properly beneath his profession common of .302. Earlier this yr, he performed in his 2,000th recreation with the Astros and is at the moment 72 hits shy of two,500 in his 16-year profession.
Dezenzo, 26, was hitting .191 with one residence run and two RBIs in 21 video games in his third season with the Astros.
–Discipline Degree Media
