Jose Altuve Suffers Foot Contusion After Being Hit by Pitch

Jose Altuve was forced to exit Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after being struck on the left foot by a pitch from Carson Whisenhunt during his first at-bat. The Astros confirmed that the veteran second baseman sustained a foot contusion. He was replaced in the lineup by Nick Allen. Altuve's status is currently being monitored by the team's medical staff as they assess the severity of the injury.