Astros activate Jose Altuve for Mariners series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Houston Astros have activated Jose Altuve for their upcoming three-game series against the Seattle Mariners, starting today. Altuve, who missed time due to injury, will bat in the No. 5 spot in the lineup for the series opener. The Astros currently hold a five-game lead over the Mariners in the American League West standings, making this series significant for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning.
- •Astros face Mariners in a three-game series this weekend
- •Altuve returns to the lineup after injury
- •Astros hold a five-game division lead over Mariners
- •Altuve bats in the No. 5 spot for series opener
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Announce Jose Altuve Decision Before Mariners Series
"The Houston Astros will be taking on the Seattle Mariners for a three-game weekend series. This should be a fun matchup between the two teams from the American League West, setting up some nice playoff discourse. Houston is five games ahead of the Mariners in the division, giving both sides a chance to make a […] The post Astros Announce Jose Altuve Decision Before Mariners Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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