Altuve took Minnesota starter Bailey Obert deep for a leadoff homer — his second big fly of the season — as part of a solid three-hit performance. Unfortunately, he also committed a costly fourth-inning fielding error that led to the floodgates opening up completely on starter Spencer Arrighetti. The 34-year-old veteran remains a work in progress defensively in left field, but his bat remains as consistent as ever.

Altuve tagged Giants’ right-hander Logan Webb for a 356-foot (105.4 mph EV) solo shot into the Crawford boxes in the fourth inning, pulling the Astros to within two runs at 3-1. That would be the extent of the scoring in the ballgame. The 34-year-old second baseman finished the night 1-for-4 and is hitting a solid .389 (7-for-18) with a homer and three runs scored to open the 2025 campaign.

Altuve spent Monday’s series opener at second base. He’ll head back to the outfield for the fourth time in five games to open the regular season with Brendan Rodgers handling the keystone.