Altuve Exits Early With Left Foot Contusion After HBP
Houston's second baseman was struck by a pitch and could not continue, raising availability concerns for upcoming games.
Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch during the Astros' loss and exited the game with a left foot contusion. The injury was reported by Houston Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart. His status for upcoming games is uncertain. The Astros will likely need to monitor the injury before confirming his availability.
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