HOUSTON — Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was a late scratch from the lineup Tuesday after he got hurt during batting practice.
Just before the Astros kicked off a home series against the Rockies, the club got some news they didn't want to hear: Altuve would have to miss the game due to injury.
While he was taking batting practice, Altuve appeared to injure himself. According to the team, he was dealing with left oblique discomfort.
"It's tough to take, but you gotta move on. You have no choice," manager Dusty Baker said after Houston's 4-1 win over Colorado. "You feel terrible, especially for the injured player and for the team but you have no choice."
It's unclear if Altuve will require an IL stint to deal with the injury.
"He's pretty upset. We're gonna wait until tomorrow to analyze and see what's up," Baker said.
Altuve started the season on the IL after breaking his thumb during the World Baseball Classic. He also missed time in June after tweaking his oblique.
He has only played 32 games this season but has been his usual self when he has been on the field.
