IT'S HAPPENING
Latest news gives Houston Astros a big boost with A's coming to town
The Houston Astros host the Oakland Athletics this weekend at Minute Maid Park, and it looks like there will be a big reason to celebrate for Astros fans.
Tonight, Jose Altuve returns. pic.twitter.com/H95PEmcyD5
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 19, 2023
Jose Altuve has been activated and will play for the first time this season after fracturing his thumb in the World Baseball Classic.
Jose Altuve will make his season debut tonight at @MinuteMaidPark.
🎟️: https://t.co/JKVVoyRky2pic.twitter.com/ofVDjUiLUF
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 19, 2023
Brandon Bielak (0-1, 3.29 ERA, 10 SO) will be on the mound for the Astros and Altuve will make his debut against LHP Ken Waldichuk (1-2, 7.02 ERA, 36 SO).
The Astros are still waiting for Michael Brantley and Lance McCullers to play this season. After being shutdown, Michael Brantley is feeling better. He's dealing with inflammation in his surgically repaired shoulder. A target date for his return has yet to be determined.
McCullers is making good progress and seeing his velocity improve, but there is still no timeline for his return.
It will be interesting to see what the Astros do with Mauricio Dubon, who has done a fantastic job in Altuve's absence. He currently leads the team in hits, runs, and doubles.
