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Debating the biggest decision the Astros have faced in years

SportsMap Staff
Sep 18, 2020, 10:08 am

Earlier this week, Justin Verlander participated in a simulated game as he works his way back from an arm injury that's kept him out for almost the entire season. Sure the Astros would love to have Verlander back, but it does come with a decent amount of risk. Should Houston rush back Justin Verlander to pitch this season or should they rest him and hope he's ready to pitch in 2021 which is the final year of his contract? Check out the video to hear both sides of the argument.

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Astros' Jose Altuve dealing with significant thumb injury, per report

Jose Altuve is expected to miss significant time. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was hit by a pitch during Saturday's WBC game between Venezuela and the USA, which put a scare into Astros fans, and caused him to exit the game.

Now we're hearing Altuve with have to miss some time and won't be ready to start the season.

Bob Nightengale is reporting that the pitch broke Altuve's right thumb and he is expected to miss 8–10 weeks.

The Astros have not given an official update on the specifics of the injury.

Editor's note: The Astros have now given an update on Altuve's injury. He has a fractured thumb and will have surgery soon.

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