HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 08: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros singles in the second inning against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park on July 08, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Before the Houston Astros dropped game, 2-1, in their series with the Oakland A’s, Carlos Correa and Jose Altuve announced they will not be participating in the 2021 MLB All-Star Game. With Correa’s decision coming first, the shortstop will be staying at home with his pregnant wife, as Altuve will also be out citing a leg injury.