Jose Altuve is a veteran of 15 Major League seasons. Cam Smith is a rookie in his first. But both understand that a 162-game schedule will bring ups and downs.

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It would be no exaggeration to say that ever since signing as an international free agent in March of 2007, Jose Altuve has been worth his weight in gold for the Houston Astros.

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However, Altuve is nonetheless on pace for his worst season in well over a decade. The nine-time All-Star is worth -0.4 bWAR, and his .737 OPS is on track to be his lowest since 2013.

Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) reacts after hitting his second home run of the game, a two-run home run in the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) reacts after hitting his second home run of the game, a two-run home run in the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, May 27, 2025.