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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,
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
El mexicano Isaac Paredes conectó un jonrón solitario, el venezolano José Altuve bateó dos dobles y remolcó dos carreras, y los Astros de Houston
The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve's appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.
The Houston Astros lost their decade-long anchor at third base in February when Alex Bregman bolted for Boston. Houston's new face at the hot corner has quickly quieted any concern over the future of the position.
The Houston Astros face many decisions when it comes to their roster, but one of the biggest factors influencing their trades is Jose Altuve.
Yet the last week has offered Houston another hint of optimism. Diaz’s three-hit night in a 4-3 win over the White Sox on Thursday was his fifth multi-hit game in his past seven contests. He is 11-for-27 in that stretch, raising his OPS to .680, the highest it has been since opening day.