On Monday night, the Houston Astros will open up a series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in Texas.
They are coming off a 6-3 win over the New York Mets (on Sunday) at Citi Field.
Jose Altuve finished with two hits, two strikeouts and one run in five at-bats.
Houston Astros Announce Sudden Jose Altuve Decision
For Monday’s game, the Astros have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Astros 8/31 J. Peña SS Y. Alvarez DH I. Paredes 3B C. Walker 1B D. Varsho CF C. Smith RF N. Velázquez LF N. Allen 2B C. Vázquez C P. Lambert SP”
J. Peña SS Y. Alvarez DH I. Paredes 3B C. Walker 1B D. Varsho CF C. Smith RF N. Velázquez LF N. Allen 2B C. Vázquez C
P. Lambert SP
Altuve has been removed from the lineup on Monday.
The future Hall of Famer is in the middle of his 16th season at the MLB level (all with the Astros).
Right now, Altuve is batting .248 with 106 hits, 14 home runs, 41 RBIs, 61 runs and four stolen bases in 111 games.
@SleeperAstros wrote: “Jose Altuve in the month of August: 28 H | 4 2B | 1 3B | 2 HR | 11 RBI 12 R | 9 BB | 2 SB He is slashing .308/.373/.440 with an OPS of .812 🔥”
28 H | 4 2B | 1 3B | 2 HR | 11 RBI 12 R | 9 BB | 2 SB
He is slashing .308/.373/.440 with an OPS of .812 🔥
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@AstrosHokage: “Altuves chasing 2500 hits and we bench him?”
@ThePakMn: “Need to start winning home games”
@George07224272: “Why is Altuve sitting. Why is Velasquez starting. Why is Diaz sitting. Espada needs to go. The division has not been won yet.”
@HTownJavy: “This lineup is suspect. Why is Velazquez starting better yet why is he still on this team? Smh”
@yamadori99: “That looks like a pretty weak hitting lineup. Some of them have had their moments for sure but it doesn’t look promising.”
Looking At The Astros Right Now
The Astros are the top team in the American League West with a 69-68 record in 137 games.
They are 33-35 in 68 games at home.
Houston Astros Announce Sudden Jose Altuve Decision Before White Sox Series