Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve left Tuesday's game against the San Francisco Giants after being hit on the left foot by a pitch, the team said. According to one account, Astros pitcher Carson Whisenhunt threw the errant pitch during Altuve's first at-bat. Nick Allen replaced Altuve in the lineup.
Altuve was diagnosed with a left foot contusion. ESPN reported that imaging on the foot came back negative, though other outlets did not confirm those results. The Astros lost the game 4-1, with Bryce Eldridge hitting a solo home run for San Francisco.
One report indicated the Astros could face a key absence as the team fights to maintain its lead in the American League West, though the extent of Altuve's injury remains unclear from available reporting.