the day off after he fouled a pitch off his foot

HOUSTON -- The low-budget Astros have made an investment in their future, signing second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year contract through 2017. Altuves deal with Houston announced Saturday covers his arbitration-eligible years and includes club options for 2018 and 2019. If the options arent exercised, he would be eligible for free agency after the 2017 season. The 23-year-old Altuve was an All-Star in 2012. He is hitting .280 with 15 doubles, three homers and 28 RBIs this season. "This contract is consistent with our strategy of developing and retaining the best young talent in baseball," team owner Jim Crane said. "All along, Ive maintained that we will make the necessary investments to create a winning team long-term, and this is an important step in that direction." The 5-foot-5 Altuve has become a fan favourite and one of the few bright spots on a team which has slogged through consecutive 100-loss seasons and looks to be headed for a third one this season. He made his major league debut in July 2011 and blossomed last season when he hit .290 with 34 doubles, seven home runs and 33 stolen bases. "Jose has quickly become the face of the franchise in less than two years, and we are excited to keep him here for many years to come," general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "He provides leadership both on and off the field and has become a big part of the Houston sports community." Altuve was Houstons minor league player of the year in 2011 when he led the minors with a .389 average before being called up to the Astros. He quickly developed into a solid player for this young team and has appeared in 287 games since being called up. Altuve is the youngest everyday second baseman in the majors and his continued growth is a positive sign for a team hoping to rebuild from within. "Im really happy to be a part of the Houston Astros organization," Altuve said. "I just want to keep playing hard and help this team win games. 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According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time.DENVER -- Rockies catcher Tony Wolters knew pitcher Tyler Anderson could grind through an outing without his best stuff.He was more amazed with the 26-year-olds power at the plate.Anderson homered and earned his first big league win as Colorado beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-3 Saturday night.I didnt think that thing was a home run, Wolters laughed. I didnt know he had muscles like that.Anderson (1-3) allowed two runs in six innings and struck out six. He singled for his first big league hit and homered for his second.Pretty nice night, eh?Its not something to dwell on but something to remember for sure, Anderson said.Wolters hit his first career triple, driving in three runs in Colorados six-run sixth that gave it an 8-2 lead.Jordan Lyles allowed one run in three innings for his second career save.The Rockies have won two of the first three in a four-game set against the Phillies prior to the All-Star break.The whole chain of events was huge tonight, Rockies manager Walt Weiss said.Jerad Eickhoff (6-10) was rolling before Anderson hit a two-run shot inside the right foul pole in the fifth to tie the score at 2-2. It was the first home run by a Rockies pitcher since Kyle Kendrick on September 7, 2015, at San Diego.You never take a hitter for granted whether its a pitcher or not, Eickhoff said. He just got it.Carlos Gonzalezs RBI grounder in the sixth put the Rockies ahead. Mark Reynolds drove in a run with a bases-loaded walk, Wolters followed with his three-run triple and Brandon Barnes added an RBI double to give Colorado a six-run lead.Tommy Joseph had his first four-hit game for Philadelphia. The 24-year-old first baseman picked up where he left off Friday and drove a 1-2 cutter off Anderson into the left field seats in the second. It was Josephs 11th home run of the year and came a night after his pinch-hit, three-run shot fueled a 5-3 win over Colorado.Joseph followed it up with a double off the right-field wall in the fourth and scored on Carlos Ruizs singlee to make it 2-0.ddddddddddddHe later scored on Ruizs groundout in the eighth.It would have been better in a win, Joseph said.Eickhoff allowed eight runs in 5 1/3 innings. The Phillies lost for just the third time in 11 games.NOLA THROWS SIMULATED GAMEPhiladelphia manager Pete Mackanin said RHP Aaron Nola looked good while throwing two innings of a simulated game Saturday. The 23-year-old posted a 13.50 ERA in his previous five starts before the Phillies decided to skip his scheduled start Thursday.Nola is expected to return to the rotation on July 18 against the Marlins.CARGO TO START ALL-STAR GAMEGonzalez and Miamis Marcell Ozuna will replace the Mets Yoenis Cespedes and the Cubs Dexter Fowler in the NL starting lineupTuesday.It will be Gonzalezs third time starting an All-Star game.TRAINERS ROOMPhillies: OF Odubel Herrera was given the day off after he fouled a pitch off his foot late in Fridays 5-3 win.Rockies: RHP Jon Gray (ankle) will not go on the disabled list after hurting his left ankle running on the bases late Friday. Gray stayed in the game and went 6 1/3 innings, but Rockies manager Walt Weiss thought the ankle did affect his pitcher near the end of his outing. As far as the ankle I think that is part of the reason you started seeing more effort in the delivery, Weiss said. ... RHP Christian Bergman (left oblique) was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. ... OF Gerardo Parra (ankle) is running and will start adding baseball activity soon.UP NEXTPhillies: Zach Eflin (1-2, 4.30 ERA) dazzled in a complete-game effortTuesday against Atlanta, allowing one run on only 92 pitches for his first big league win.Rockies: Tyler Chatwood (8-4, 3.08 ERA) went five innings and allowed two runs against the Giants on Tuesday in his first start since coming off the disabled list with a strained back. ' ' '