JOSE ALTUVE NEWS

Fields grounders Altuve (thumb) fielded grounders pregame at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It appears to be the first bit of baseball activity Altuve has performed since he had surgery in late March to repair a fractured right thumb. Altuve is also slated to be examined by the doctor Tuesday to gauge his progress. Based on how that visit goes, we might get a clearer picture on his timetable.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of schedule Astros general manager Dana Brown told reporters before Sunday's game against Atlanta that Altuve (thumb) is ahead of schedule and will undergo x-rays in the next two wees to see h...

Impact Brown noted that the second baseman has shown "great movement and flexibility in the thumb" during his rehab. Altuve broke his thumb after being hit in the World Baseball Classic, and while Houston didn't place him on the 60-day injured list, he's not expected to return to the lineup until the end of May. A more specific timeline should be available after Altuve undergoes imaging on the thumb in around two weeks.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies activate pitcher Daniel Bard from 15-day IL

The Colorado Rockies activated pitcher Daniel Bard from the 15-day injured list ahead of the team’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates after the star closer had been out...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optimism for return before June Astros general manager Dana Brown expressed optimism Thursday that Altuve (thumb) will be back before June, Mark Berman of FOX 26 reports.

Impact Brown said when Altuve had thumb surgery just over a week ago that he wouldn't be able to resume baseball activities for two months. Evidently that was either a conservative estimate or they expect Altuve to get back up to speed very quickly upon ramping things up again. Notable is that Altuve was placed on the 10-day and not the 60-day IL Thursday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going on 10-day IL for now The Astros placed Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right thumb Thursday.

Impact It's notable that they're not placing him on the 60-day IL yet even as he's not expected to resume baseball activities until mid- to late-May. The odds still seem pretty good that Altuve does eventually wind up on the 60-day IL, but the Astros are keeping their options open for now.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2023

MLB odds: Win totals growing more popular with bettors, sharp bets

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MARCH 29, 2023

Could be placed on 60-day IL Astros general manager Dana Brown told reporters Monday that Altuve (thumb) could be placed on the 60-day injured list, Michael Connor of 790 Sports Houston reports.

Impact Brown told reporters that they will decide if Altuve will head to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. The infielder is going to miss at least two months after undergoing surgery on his fractured right thumb, and a placement on the 60-day list would open up a 40-man roster spot for Houston. It would also mean that he can't come back until June, but that seems like Altuve's most likely ETA to rejoin the Houston lineup.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

José Abreu, Trea Turner among key players in new spots

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MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB odds: Who to bet among World Series favorites, pick

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MARCH 26, 2023

AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?

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MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros' Jose Altuve undergoes thumb surgery, out at least two months

Astros star Jose Altuve had surgery on his broken right thumb Wednesday and will be sidelined at least two months.

MARCH 23, 2023

Astros Jose Altuve Has Surgery Inside the Rangers keeps up with MLB news as baseball gets closer to the 2023 regular season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Astros 2B Jose Altuve undergoes thumb surgery Mar 18, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Venezuela second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning aga...

MARCH 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Astros 2B Jose Altuve undergoes thumb surgery Mar 18, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Venezuela second baseman Jose Altuve (27) reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning aga...

MARCH 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Altuve has surgery, can resume baseball activity in 2 months WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- For the first time in more than a decade, Jose Altuve won’t be starting at second base for the Astros on Opening Da...

MARCH 22, 2023 • MLB.COM

Facing two-plus-month absence The Astros announced Altuve underwent right thumb surgery Wednesday in Houston and general manager Dana Brown confirmed the second baseman won't be able to resume baseball activiti...

Impact Altuve fractured the thumb after he was hit by a pitch Saturday while playing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. With the infielder likely out through the end of May and possibly the early part of June while he rehabs from surgery, David Hensley and Mauricio Dubon are expected to serve as the Astros' primary options at second base.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Baseball's best found purpose and passion in 2023 WBC

Endings are often bittersweet and nostalgic, but this WBC was different. To understand how meaningful it was, just listen to the players who...

MARCH 22, 2023

World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks

This year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding t...

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arenado hit by pitch one night after Altuve breaks thumb

Nolan Arenado left Team USA’s semifinal game against Cuba on Sunday in the fifth inning after he was hit on the hand by a pitch

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Bard 'feels terrible' for breaking Jose Altuve's thumb with errant pitch in WBC: 'You hate to see it' The USA pitcher did not have a good outing vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. That included an errant fastball that will sideline...

MARCH 20, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Daniel Bard 'feels terrible' for breaking Jose Altuve's thumb with errant pitch in WBC: 'You hate to see it' The USA pitcher did not have a good outing vs. Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. That included an errant fastball that will sideline...

MARCH 20, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros’ Jose Altuve suffers broken right thumb, out indefinitely

Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and will miss extended time after getting hit by a pitch in Venezuela’s quarterfinal loss t...

MARCH 19, 2023

Altuve could be out for a while; Nimmo has hopes for opener

The Houston Astros are expecting to be without second baseman Jose Altuve for a while after he was diagnosed with a broken right thumb

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Altuve Makes First Comments After Suffering Broken Thumb One of Houston Astros fans' fears were realized Saturday night, as second baseman Jose Altuve appeared to suffer a major hand injury during...

MARCH 19, 2023 • FANDUEL.COM