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MLB 2026 Buzz: Astros Place 2B Jose Altuve on IL With Grade 2 Oblique Strain

The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there's plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. May 16 The Houston Astros are placing second baseman Jose Altuve on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, per The Athletic. Altuve sustained the injury Saturday and underwent imaging Sunday, which revealed the severity of the strain. The Astros have not announced a timetable for Altuve’s return to the field. Altuve has appeared in 42 games for the Astros this season, posting a .245 batting average with four home r...