Jose Altuve, the Houston Astros' second baseman, will undergo an MRI on Sunday following his early exit in the ninth inning of the Astros' 2-0 victory over the Texas Rangers. Altuve left the game due to soreness in his left side, which he felt after an awkward swing that resulted in a grounder to third base in the eighth inning. After hitting the grounder, he did not run to first base, which raised immediate concerns about his health. Manager Joe Espada and a trainer met him in the dugout, where he was visibly holding his left side. Nick Allen took over at second base in the ninth inning. This injury adds to the Astros' woes as they already have 14 players on the injured list this season. First baseman Christian Walker expressed frustration over the injury, noting Altuve's dedication to his preparation and health. In the game, Altuve had previously hit his fourth home run of the season, contributing to his batting average of .245 and 12 RBIs, as the Astros struggle with a season record of 19-28.