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Astros 2B Jose Altuve headed for more tests on injured foot

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August 12 - The Houston Astros, fighting to maintain their lead in the American League West, could be facing a key absence after Jose Altuve sustained a foot injury on Tuesday in San Francisco. The star ‌second baseman was plunked by an 82 mph curveball from Giants left-hander Carson Whisenhunt. Altuve stayed in the game before leaving in the middle of the second inning. Nick Allen took over at second base. Following Houston's 4-1 loss, Astros manager Joe Espada said preliminary scans on Altuve's foot ⁠were negative but that more testing would be done on Wednesday.Altuve said postgame, "I wanted to go and play defense to see if it gets better, but it was getting worse. I didn't want to do anything stupid, so we decided to come out of the game." Asked about the chance of him playing in the series finale Wednesday afternoon, Altuve said, "Maybe I go to sleep and wake up and (I'll) be able to play. The thing is, ‌if ⁠I'm able to play, I'll be out here. I don't want to take any days or waste time, but it is what it is." Altuve, a nine-time All-Star, is struggling through one of the worst seasons of his career. He is ⁠batting .240 with a .304 on-base percentage, a .391 slugging percentage, 13 homers and 35 RBIs in 96 games.After an eight-game run from July 28-Aug. 5 in which he hit .394 and had ⁠six multi-hit games, Altuve is 2-for-14 (.143) in his past five games. A two-time World Series champion and the 2017 American League MVP, Altuve has a ⁠career .300/.358/.463 batting line with 268 homers, 924 RBIs and 327 stolen bases in 2,072 games. The Astros hold a half-game lead over the Rangers in the AL West after both teams lost on Tuesday. --Field Level Media

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Timeline of Events

On July 14, 2022 (00:00:00 UTC) Jose Altuve missed the All-Star game after getting hit.
On June 27, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Manager Joe Espada confirmed Jose Altuve fine after scare.
On August 11, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Jose Altuve sustained left foot contusion versus San Francisco Giants.
On August 11, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Preliminary scans on Jose Altuve's injured foot yielded negative.
On August 12, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Jose Altuve scheduled for further medical imaging on foot.
On August 12, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Houston Astros prepare for series finale against San Francisco.
On August 12, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Nick Allen stands ready to cover second base position.
On August 13, 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Team medical staff evaluates results from secondary diagnostic tests.
In August 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Houston Astros navigate tight divisional race in American League.
In September 2026 (00:00:00 UTC) Major League Baseball approaches final stretch of regular season.
Jose Altuve will return quickly if follow-up scans remain clean.Houston infield depth will face pressure during any extended absence.
The Astros will maintain divisional standing despite potential short-term injuries.

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