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Jose Altuve news
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The gist
Jose Altuve hit his 14th homer in a 7-6 loss to the A's on Aug 24.
The veteran's recent .313 batting suggests a power slump may be ending.
Background
Jose Altuve, the Houston Astros' veteran second baseman, has been a key player for over a decade. Recently, his power numbers have dipped, but he has been hitting well, going 21-for-67 (.313) since August. His 14th homer of the season came after a 14-game drought, sparking discussion about whether he's regaining his form.
How it unfolded
- Aug 24, 2026Altuve went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and an RBI in a 7-6 loss to the A's, his 14th homer of the year and first in 14 games.
- Aug 27, 2026Altuve hit an RBI double to give the Astros a 1-0 lead in the first inning against the Yankees.
- Aug 29, 2026Altuve went 1-for-4 with a double in a 6-2 loss to the Mets.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Altuve's recent .313 batting average suggests he's heating up despite a power slump.
- Caution
- His overall slash line of .245/.309/.399 indicates inconsistency this season.