Altuve (oblique) isn't starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Altuve isn't expected to return to the lineup until Wednesday, so it's not much of a surprise to see the star second baseman on the bench again Tuesday. While Altuve continues to heal, Mauricio Dubon will fill in at the keystone and lead off Houston's lineup.

Altuve (oblique) is expected to return to the Astros' lineup Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve is missing a third straight game Monday with oblique tightness and isn't expected to play Tuesday, either. However, manager Dusty Baker said the second baseman is feeling much better and should be ready to go Wednesday. Altuve originally hurt his oblique on a swing last Friday.

Altuve (oblique) will remain out of the lineup Monday versus the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve will miss a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with oblique tightness. The team said his absence was precautionary Sunday, which could remain the case again one day later. It's unclear when he will be able to return to the lineup. Mauricio Dubon will draw another start at second base and bat leadoff in the series opener with Toronto.

Altuve (oblique) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Altuve will get another game off while he deals with "something" he felt in his oblique while swinging the bat against the Angels on Friday. The Astros are calling his absence from the last two games precautionary, and they haven't scheduled any sort of imaging at this point. While Altuve recovers, Mauricio Dubon is hitting at the top of the lineup and playing second base. It remains to be seen whether Altuve will be back in action for Monday's contest against the Blue Jays, but for now the infielder should be considered day-to-day.

Altuve is out of the lineup Saturday due to oblique discomfort, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve "felt something" in his oblique while taking a swing Friday, per Astros manager Dusty Baker. The veteran's absence Saturday is being labeled as precautionary, but this is certainly a situation worth monitoring. Mauricio Dubon will cover second base and bat leadoff versus the Angels.

Altuve is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

This would appear to be a designed day of rest as the Astros try to keep Altuve healthy. He's slashed .286/.388/.500 in 11 games (49 plate appearances) since returning May 19 from spring surgery for a fractured right thumb. Mauricio Dubon is playing second base and batting leadoff Saturday.

Altuve is back in the leadoff spot Thursday versus the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve got a breather Wednesday in the final game of the Astros' previous series versus the Twins, but he's rested and ready Thursday for the opening of a four-game set against the Halos. The star second baseman boasts a .324/.425/.588 slash line in 40 plate appearances since returning two weeks ago from March 19 surgery to repair a fracture in his right thumb.

Altuve is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve will get a day of rest for the first time in six games. The infielder will grab a seat on the bench with Mauricio Dubon getting the start at second base and hitting leadoff against Louie Varland and Minnesota. Since returning from the fractured thumb that caused him to miss the first six-plus weeks of the season, Altuve has slashed .324/.425/.588 with two homers and six RBI over 34 at-bats.

Altuve went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Monday's 10-inning loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve temporarily turned the game around with his seventh-inning grand slam, giving Houston its first lead of the game. However, Minnesota eventually prevailed after the game went to an extra frame. Altuve missed the first seven weeks of the campaign after fracturing his thumb in the World Baseball Classic, but he hasn't missed a beat upon his return. He's hit safely in seven straight games and is slashing .355/.444/.645 with two homers, six RBI and seven runs overall through 36 plate appearances.

Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Altuve has multiple hits in each of his last three games, and he's hit safely in six of seven contests this season. While all but one of his games have come against the A's, Altuve looks all the way back after missing time with a broken thumb to begin the campaign. The second baseman is hitting .370 with a homer, two RBI, six runs scored and four doubles through 31 plate appearances.