On Saturday, the Houston Astros will continue their series with the Texas Rangers (at home).
They are coming off an 11-2 win on Friday.
Jose Altuve (who batted 5th) finished with two strikeouts in four at-bats.
Houston Astros Announce Jose Altuve Change
Getty Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros during an at-bat in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2026 in Anaheim, California.
For Saturday’s game, the Astros have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Astros 8/1 J. Peña SS Y. Alvarez DH I. Paredes 3B C. Walker 1B Y. Diaz C J. Altuve 2B T. Trammell CF C. Smith RF L. Wade Jr. LF R. Blanco SP”
Altuve has been moved down to 6th in the order on Saturday.
The future Hall of Famer comes into the night batting .231 with 78 hits, 12 home runs, 30 RBIs, 49 runs and two stolen bases in 86 games.
He is in the middle of his 16th season (all with Houston).
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts to hitting a 2-run home run during the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the lineup on Saturday:
@MZ__MZ__: “Can Altuve bat 9?? Trammell and cam should be moved up honestly. Altuve may even provide some pop at the bottom of lineup and still have some speed. Almost a second leadoff hitter if he can do that. We need better at bats in the middle of lineup with runners on base”
@alief_texas: “I would keep Cam batting 9th. He is like having another leadoff batter hitting in front of Pena and Alvarez.”
@hangingsliders: “Noooo keep Cam at 9!!!”
Looking At The Astros Right Now
GettyManager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 7, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Astros come into the night as the top team in the American League West with a 56-55 record in 111 games.
After a slow start to the season, they would be in the 2026 MLB playoffs (if the season ended today).
Over their last ten games, the Astros have gone 9-1 (and they are 27-27 in 54 games at home).
Following the Rangers, they will remain at home to host Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night in Houston.
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