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Houston’s Altuve out of All-Star, Giménez starting at 2B

Houston's Altuve out of All-Star, Giménez starting at 2B

Houston’s Altuve out of All-Star, Giménez starting at 2B

Newslooks- CLEVELAND (AP)

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve won’t play in Tuesday’s All-Star Game after being hit by a pitch and will be replaced by Cleveland’s Andrés Giménez, who will now start in his first appearance.

Altuve was struck on the left knee leading off Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was kept out of the lineup Friday night and Major League Baseball announced Saturday the eight-time All-Star will not participate in the game at Dodger Stadium.

Cleveland Guardians’ Andres Gimenez throws out Detroit Tigers’ Victor Reyes at first base during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 15, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Altuve was selected as a starter in fan voting. Toronto’s Santiago Espinal will replace Altuve on the AL roster.

Giménez will take Altuve’s spot in the starting lineup. The 23-year-old Giménez, who came to Cleveland last year as part of the trade that sent shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, is having a standout season. He’s batting .299 with 10 homers and 43 RBIs in 78 games while playing solid defense. He’s also been incredibly clutch, batting .384 with runners in scoring position.

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Houston’s Altuve out of All-Star, Giménez starting at 2B

Newslooks- CLEVELAND (AP)

Houston second baseman Jose Altuve won’t play in Tuesday’s All-Star Game after being hit by a pitch and will be replaced by Cleveland’s Andrés Giménez, who will now start in his first appearance.

Cleveland Guardians’ Andres Gimenez celebrates the team’s 6-5 win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game Friday, July 15, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Altuve was struck on the left knee leading off Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was kept out of the lineup Friday night and Major League Baseball announced Saturday the eight-time All-Star will not participate in the game at Dodger Stadium.

Altuve was selected as a starter in fan voting. Toronto’s Santiago Espinal will replace Altuve on the AL roster.

Giménez will take Altuve’s spot in the starting lineup. The 23-year-old Giménez, who came to Cleveland last year as part of the trade that sent shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, is having a standout season. He’s batting .299 with 10 homers and 43 RBIs in 78 games while playing solid defense. He’s also been incredibly clutch, batting .384 with runners in scoring position.

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