Astros' Jose Altuve: Resumes batting practice

Altuve (oblique) took batting practice on the field prior to the Astros' game Tuesday against the Rockies, MLB.com reports.

Altuve began running the bases Sunday, so he's steadily ramping up his activity. Though there's been no official timeline given, it's expected that he'll begin a rehab assignment shortly with the target being a return in late July.