Jose Altuve, Houston’s veteran second baseman and two-time World Series champ, was hit in the foot by a pitch and exited Tuesday’s game against the Giants after just one inning—forcing the Astros to rely on Nick Allen. With the team leading the AL West, his bruised foot could be a major blow as he’s hitting .240 with 13 homers and 35 RBIs this season. The Astros are hoping for a swift return, but his absence may ripple through their playoff push.

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