Altuve remained a steady presence in Houston’s lineup amid the drought, contributing hits and maintaining a strong batting average. His role as veteran catalyst provides tangible floor in fantasy formats, even through a teamwide scoring slump.

Altuve’s matchup against a left-handed-heavy Houston roster and Povich offers a high-floor, high-ceiling play with run-scoring potential and multi-position eligibility that enhances lineup flexibility.

Altuve's first-pitch splitter and limited hits set a quieter tone for Houston, as the Astros’ offense struggled to assemble sustained momentum behind Valdez’s effort. His presence remains a constant reminder of what the lineup can do when clicking.

Altuve delivered the night’s headline by joining the 250/250 club with a homer, underscoring durability and a rare power-speed profile. His milestone celebration reflects a career of multifaceted fantasy value, with consistent run production and hollow gaps filled by speed. His performance anchors Houston’s attack and signals continued production across the season.

Altuve’s 250th homer and 250 SB push him into a rare 250-250 club with a single franchise, underscoring his Hall of Fame trajectory and sustained fantasy value. His career .305 mark and 323 steals pair with 875 RBIs, making him a cornerstone for multi-category rosters as Houston eyes another deep run.