ROUND ROCK, Texas – The Houston Astros announced on Friday Jose Altuve is rejoining the Round Rock Express to continue his major league rehab assignment.
- Jose Altuve playing with Round Rock Express
- Injured his hamstring May 12
- First time playing at Dell Diamond
The second baseman is expected to be in uniform tonight as the Express close out a three-game series against the Reno Aces at Dell Diamond. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Altuve was placed on the Injured List on May 12 after suffering a left hamstring strain. The 29-year-old previously joined Round Rock on May 26 in Nashville to begin his initial rehab assignment. He played in two games with the Express, going 2-9 with a pair of singles and a run scored before returning to Houston after experiencing fatigue and soreness in his right leg.
The Maracay, Venezuela native is in his ninth Major League season, all with the Houston Astros. He appeared in 39 games with the Astros this season before being placed on the shelf. Altuve has spent the duration of the last nine seasons at the Major League level.
Astros players Collin McHugh and C Max Stassi will also be suiting up with the Express on rehab assignment. McHugh pitched in 10 games with Houston, including eight starts, prior to being placed on the injured list on May 21.