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Astros' Jose Altuve: Getting breather Wednesday

By RotoWire Staff

May 6, 2026 at 11:24 am ET • 1 min read

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Altuve is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

It's a routine day off for Altuve, who is celebrating his 36th birthday. The Astros are going with Brice Matthews at second base and in the leadoff spot in Wednesday's rubber match.

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