Jose Altuve Diagnosed with Grade 2 Oblique Strain

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain and will be placed on the injured list. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the diagnosis following Sunday's loss to the Texas Rangers. The injury is expected to keep the franchise icon sidelined for an extended period. Altuve joins a growing list of injured Astros, including Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, Hunter Brown, Josh Hader, and Carlos Correa.