Astros Jose Altuve Activated from IL, Dezenzo Optioned
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Jose Altuve is back. The Houston Astros activated their 36-year-old second baseman from the injured list after missing nearly three weeks with a Grade 2 oblique strain that was originally expected to sideline him for 4-6 weeks. His faster-than-anticipated recovery allows the team to restore its veteran infielder to the lineup. In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple A following Wednesday night's game.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 13: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park on May 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Astros have reinstated 2B Jose Altuve from the 10-day IL.
The club optioned OF Zach Dezenzo to Triple A after last night’s game.
Altuve, 36, was initially diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, but recovered faster than expected. Altuve last played May 16, missing almost 3 weeks with an injury that was expected to sideline him 4-6 weeks.
Altuve started the season red hot, hitting .378 over the first 11 games of the season, but then cooled off considerably, and was batting only .245 at the time of his injury.
Dezenzo, 26, was batting .191 this season with the Astros in limited time. He was also 3 for his last 21 at the plate with 11 strikeouts. Dezenzo should see regular time in Sugar Land alongside Joey Loperfido and Zach Cole as the team hopes at least one of them will find their batting stroke and get hot, allowing them to be productive upon a recall.