Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has shown fluctuating performance in recent games against the Texas Rangers. On September 16, he went 1-for-2 with two RBIs, including a sacrifice fly and an RBI single, contributing to the team's offense. Despite his positive contribution, Altuve has struggled offensively in September, batting only 8-for-49 (.163) across 14 games, with seven RBIs and five runs scored. He has launched 25 home runs this season, ranking 42nd in MLB, and has 72 RBIs, ranking 69th. On September 17, Altuve again contributed with two RBIs, going 1-for-2, including a sacrifice fly and an RBI single. He started this game after returning from a foot injury, which he played through despite pain. His recent stats show inconsistency, with a low batting average in the current month. Altuve's matchups against the Rangers include facing pitchers Jacob deGrom and Merrill Kelly. Betting odds and prop bets are available through BetMGM Sportsbook, with insights into his performance against these pitchers. Despite some recent struggles, Altuve remains a key player for the Astros, with a strong season overall, and continues to be a popular choice for player prop bets.