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.

Hunter Brown struck out 12 in seven innings but Astros didn't get the win until bottom of ninth when Cam Smith hit a two-out single.

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.

Astros third. Mauricio Dubon flies out to deep center field to Byron Buxton. Brendan Rodgers singles to right center field. Jeremy Pena hits into a force out to shortstop. Brendan Rodgers out

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