Jose Altuve returns to Astros lineup; missed first 43 games

The 2017 American League MVP hit .300 with 28 home runs and 57 RBIs in 141 games last season. He is an eight-time All-Star and a 2015 Gold Glove winner.are currently in second place in the American League West, 2 games behind the first-place Texas Rangers. They have won 7 of their last 10 games and are currently on a 4-game win streak.

Altuve's return will be a major boost for the Astros, who are looking to make a run at the playoffs and defend their title. He is one of the best players in baseball and his presence in the lineup will be a big factor in the Astros' success.José Altuve, one of the greatest players in the Houston Astros franchise history, hopes to finish his career in a Houston uniform.

Altuve is expected to bat second in the lineup and play second base on Friday night. He is expected to be a full-time player for the rest of the season.

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