Astros’ Altuve placed on injured list with oblique strain

HOUSTON — Second baseman Jose Altuve will be placed on the injured list with a grade 2 left oblique strain, the latest blow to a Houston Astros team that has been ravaged by injuries. Manager Joe Espada announced the injury following Sunday's 8-0 loss to the Texas Rangers that dropped the Astros to 19-29 this season. He didn't provide a timeline for how long they expect Altuve to be out. “Obviously just not what we wanted to hear,” Espada said. “But we find ourselves having to fight through this one here. So these young players are going to continue to...