Jose Altuve Advances to Live Batting Practice

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada provided a positive update on Jose Altuve, who has been sidelined with an oblique injury. Altuve is slated to participate in live batting practice on Wednesday, marking a key step in his recovery process. This progress confirms he is on track to rejoin the Astros' lineup, with the team expecting him to ramp up activity before the end of the week.