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Here’s what needs to happen for the Rockets to capture postseason hardware

SportsMap Staff

Feb 4, 2021, 5:21 pm

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After major roster turnover and low expectations, the Rockets find themselves at the quarter mark of the season contending for a playoff spot. What needs to happen for Christian Wood, head coach Stephen Silas, and GM Rafael Stone to receive consideration of Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, and Executive of the Year honors, respectively? Check out the video as we break it all down.

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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.

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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