Altuve Gets Rare Day Off: Astros Star Rested

Houston Astros' second baseman Jose Altuve was notably absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies. This marks the first time this season the veteran player has been given a day of rest. Altuve had previously started all 18 of the Astros' games this year, playing both second base and designated hitter.

Altuve is on the verge of several career achievements. He is just six games away from joining Astros legends Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell as the only players in franchise history to reach 2,000 games played. As of April 6, he recorded his 2,400th career hit and currently stands second all-time in Astros history with 2,407 hits, trailing only Craig Biggio.