Jose Altuve punctuated his Astros tenure with a milestone homer in the Bronx, his 250th, off Max Fried. That blast not only gave Houston an early lead but also vaulted him into an exclusive 250 HR / 250 SB club, the eighth player to reach the benchmark with one franchise (Jose Ramirez joined the club earlier with Cleveland).

Altuve’s blend of contact and speed is still fantasy-friendly, carrying a career .305 average with 875 RBIs and 323 steals. Houston sits at 65-52, just a half-game ahead of Seattle, as the AL West tightens and the postseason push intensifies—placing added importance on every series, including a pivotal clash with New York. Ramirez’s concurrent 250-250 feat for another franchise underscores how rare a combination of power and speed remains in today’s game.

The Astros chase a fifth straight division title, leveraging Altuve’s steady output as they chase playoff momentum. While Ramirez’s level of consistency shines, the broader takeaway for fantasy managers is clear: players who combine power with speed at elite levels can swing multiple counting categories, especially in tight races where every at-bat matters.