Astros' Jose Altuve dealing with fractured thumb, out indefinitely
ASTROS NEWS
19 March 2023
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.
Jose Altuve leaves the game after being hit in the hand by a pitch. pic.twitter.com/Dzd9phTnnK
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 19, 2023
Now we're hearing Altuve with have to miss some time and won't be ready to start the season.
If Jose Altuve is a fast healer, the hope is that he could return in May. https://t.co/O1HA4KkCO4
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) March 19, 2023
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.
Update on Jose Altuve. pic.twitter.com/I9nQEQ3uyS
— Houston Astros (@astros) March 19, 2023
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