Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros will have to improvise in the outfield as one starting player will be sidelined of MLB action for a few time.

With Isaac Paredes sidelined by a hamstring injury, catcher Yainer Diaz slotted second in the Houston Astros' lineup for the first time in his career in Friday's series opener against the Twins. Paredes had started 22 consecutive games in the second spot since May 19,

Astros manager Joe Espada reveals Jose Altuve will remain in the outfield mix despite Jacob Melton's recent call-up.

Altuve has reeled off four straight multi-hit performances, boosting his slash line on the season to .278/.324/.432 with 10 homers, six steals, 30 RBI and 33 runs in 66 contests.

The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.

Play him at second base, outfielder or designated hitter and it doesn’t matter. Houston Astros star Jose Altuve keeps producing.

Jose Altuve sang the praises of teammate Jeremy Peña following the Houston Astros' 10-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday."I think he's going to be an All-Star, and he's going to be in the MVP conversation,

Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer and Jose Altuve doubled twice with two RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 4-3.

Jeremy Pena recorded a four-hit game, and Jose Altuve drove in three runs in support of rookie left-hander Colton Gordon, who produced a second consecutive strong start as the Houston Astros claimed a 10-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday.