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Astros' Jose Altuve Exits with Leg Injury After Fouling Pitch off Shin vs. Marlins

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Jose Altuve's injury-plagued season continued.

The Houston Astros superstar left Tuesday's matchup against the Miami Marlins after fouling a pitch off his leg:

Matt Kawahara @matthewkawahara

Jose Altuve is out of this game. Mauricio Dubón is at second base in the bottom of the first.

Ben DuBose @BenDuBose

Good capture. Fingers crossed <a href="https://t.co/kGF95qwGSb">https://t.co/kGF95qwGSb</a>

He originally remained in the game, beating the throw on an infield hit in the top of the first inning before later being removed:

Ben DuBose @BenDuBose

Assuming negative X-rays (not a given, but I wouldn't think Altuve would be able to run at moderate speed if something was broken), hopefully it's a situation where if you give him tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday (off day) to rest, he's fine by the Seattle series this weekend.