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Altuve (left foot contusion) exits an inning after being hit by pitch

PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2026, 2:56 AM ET

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was removed from Tuesday's game against the Giants at Oracle Park in the second inning with a left foot contusion after being hit by a pitch in his first plate appearance of the game. Altuve was hobbled when he was hit on the side of his left foot by a slider thrown by Giants starter Carson Whisenhunt in the first. Altvue was visited by manager Joe Espada and an athletic trainer on his way to first base and initially stayed in the game to run th

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On June 10, 2024 Astros beat Giants before meeting again in San Francisco.
On August 11, 2026 Altuve hit by pitch thrown by pitcher Carson Whisenhunt.
On August 11, 2026 Altuve evaluated on field by trainer and manager Espada.
On August 11, 2026 Altuve stays on base for remainder of first inning.
On August 11, 2026 Altuve removed before bottom of second inning for replacement.
On August 11, 2026 Astros announce Altuve suffered a left foot contusion injury.
On August 11, 2026 Initial medical evaluations confirm negative X-rays for bone fracture.
On August 11, 2026 Giants defeat Astros four to one at Oracle Park.
On August 12, 2026 Espada evaluates Altuve status prior to series finale game.
On August 13, 2026 Altuve expected day to day return to Astros lineup.

News Intelligence

Astros lose key veteran star second baseman to foot contusion.
Potential short-term hit to Astros batting lineup and defensive depth.
Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, MLB fans, and sports bettors.
Focus on official team medical updates over unverified injury speculation.

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