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- Updated: May 8, 2016
HOUSTON — Jose Altuve’s absence from the Astros’ starting lineup was brief. After missing Saturday’s 3-2 loss to Seattle with a sore left index finger, the second baseman was back in his leadoff spot for Sunday’s series finale against the Mariners.
“Feeling good and ready to go out there and play,” Altuve said before the game. “I think the day off helped me a lot to recover and get close to 100 percent.”
Astros manager A.J. Hinch joked that he didn’t even consult with Altuve before penciling him in to the lineup, so strong and notorious is Altuve’s desire to play every day.
“I think [he’s fine],” Hinch said. “I haven’t talked to him. I’m going on the assumption that he’s OK. … There’s not a day when Jose doesn’t want to play.”
Altuve said there’s not much treatment beyond rest for the issue, although contrasting warm water and cold water on the finger helps.
The three-time All Star did pinch-run in the eighth inning and grounded out in his only at-bat during Saturday’s …
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