Altuve exited Houston's win over Atlanta with right foot discomfort, leaving the field in the third inning as the Astros brace for a potential short-term absence. Urias entered to play second base, and Framber Valdez was lined up to start the next game. With 13 games left in the season, Houston sits in a tight AL West race with Seattle and Texas; every day of Altuve’s availability matters for fantasy lineups and playoff odds.

Altuve’s status adds uncertainty to Houston’s offense, a unit that relies on his steady contact and power. The Astros will lean on the depth chart as they push toward the postseason, monitoring the injury closely while advisers weigh every lineup decision. For fantasy managers, this is a clear signal to survey deeper options behind Houston’s stars and adjust rosters accordingly.