On Wednesday, the Houston Astros will finish their series with the Miami Marlins in Texas.
They are coming off a 5-3 win on Tuesday.
Jose Altuve finished with no hits in four at-bats.
Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve Change
GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after grounding into a triple play against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at Daikin Park on July 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
For Wednesday’s game, the Astros have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Astros 7/22 J. Peña SS Y. Alvarez LF I. Paredes 3B L. Wade Jr. RF Y. Diaz DH C. Walker 1B L. Spence CF N. Allen 2B C. Vázquez C P. Lambert SP”
J. Peña SS Y. Alvarez LF I. Paredes 3B L. Wade Jr. RF Y. Diaz DH C. Walker 1B L. Spence CF N. Allen 2B C. Vázquez C
P. Lambert SP
Altuve has been removed from the lineup on Wednesday.
The future Hall of Famer is currently batting .232 with 71 hits, 12 home runs, 29 RBIs, 47 runs and two stolen bases in 79 games.
He is in the middle of his 16th season (all with the Astros).
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros throws the ball against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at Daikin Park on July 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
Brian McTaggart: “Altuve gets a day off”
@SleeperAstros: “Cam Smith hasn’t been in the starting lineup for three games now He’s only come on as a defensive substitution later on 😬”
@Ricflores68: “Why Nick Allen?”
GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out during the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park on May 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
@jfos1222: “There is no justification for Wade other than brown trying to save himself. Horrible signing”
@DEZ0077: “What does Espada see in Wade the other 29 teams don’t? Bad arm, speed, fielding, bat…”
@Dan_Martin4: “don’t know if Cleanup Hitter LaMonte Wade Jr. or Second Baseman Nick Allen is more depressing”
Looking At The Astros
GettyJose Altuve #27 and Josh Hader #71 of the Houston Astros celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins by a score of 5-3 at Daikin Park on July 21, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The Astros have had a tough season, but they are still in the mix for a playoff spot.
Right now, they are the third-place team in the American League West with a 49-54 record in 103 games.
Despite their record, the Astros are just 3.0 games back of the Seattle Mariners for first in the division.
After the Marlins, they will visit the Chicago White Sox on Friday.
Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve Change During Marlins Series