MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
JOSE ALTUVE #27 - SECOND BASEMAN - HOUSTON ASTROS
20 HR •
65 RBI •
.295 AVG
20 HR
65 RBI
.295 AVG
Astros 2B Jose Altuve out indefinitely with fractured thumb Houston Astros star Jose Altuve will require surgery after sustaining a fractured right thumb during a game in the World Baseball Classic, g...
Astros 2B Jose Altuve out indefinitely with fractured thumb Houston Astros star Jose Altuve will require surgery after sustaining a fractured right thumb during a game in the World Baseball Classic, g...
MARCH 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Astros' Jose Altuve needs surgery on thumb fractured in WBC game The World Baseball Classic on Saturday night claimed another all-star when the Astros second baseman was hit in the hand by a Daniel Bard fa...
MARCH 19, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Jose Altuve breaks thumbs in Venezuela's loss to Team USA, needs surgery The second baseman fell to the field after he was struck by the 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel Bard in the fifth inning Satur...
MARCH 19, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM
Undergoing surgery on thumb Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed Sunday that Altuve has a fractured right thumb and will undergo surgery, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Brown told reporters that the surgery will be done in the coming days as surgeons need some of the swelling to subside before the operation can occur, and that there is no timetable for Altuve's return. The former MVP was hit on his thumb by Daniel Bard during the World Baseball Classic, and imaging has revealed the fracture. Altuve will miss at least all of April while recovering, and he isn't likely to return until the middle of May at the earliest.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classi...MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Report: Astros 2B Jose Altuve (broken thumb) out 8-10 weeks Mar 18, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Venezuela second baseman Jose Altuve (27) gets hit by a pitch during the fifth inning against the USA at...
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Facing extended absence Altuve is expected to be out 8-to-10 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured right thumb Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact The initial fears of a broken thumb appear to have come to fruition after Altuve exited Saturday's World Baseball Classic game due to a hit-by-pitch. An eight-week absence would have the 32-year-old returning in mid-to-late May, but any hiccups during his rehab program could push his return well into June. David Hensley, Mauricio Dubon and Rylan Bannon should all be in the mix to see playing time at second base while Altuve is unavailable.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officials: Jose Altuve suffers broken thumb in Venezuela's World Baseball Classic loss to Team USA Houston Astros All-Star Jose Altuve suffered a broken right thumb when hit by a pitch vs. the USA, according to Venezuelan team officials.
MARCH 19, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Turner's grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis
Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 and into the World Baseball Classic semifinalsMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Initial concern is broken thumb The Astros fear that Altuve might have broken his right thumb Saturday during the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Altuve was hit in the hand area by a Daniel Bard pitch, and the former MVP immediately excited the game. The initial diagnosis was a possible hand injury, but Rosenthal provides specifics that it's likely located to the thumb area. Houston will provide further updates for Altuve on Sunday, but obviously this is a significant development that managers have to keep a close eye on.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with right hand injury Altuve left Saturday's quarterfinal game for Team Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic with a right hand injury, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Altuve was hit in the hand by Daniel Bard, and the infielder immediately exited and looked to be in significant pain in the dugout. The former MVP is still being evaluated, and Rosenthal reports that the Astros will provide an update on his status shortly. This would obviously be a major loss for both Houston and fantasy players if Altuve were to miss significant time.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Altuve leaves WBC game after hit on hand by a pitch
Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States with a possible broken right thumb after getting hit by a pitchMARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves WBC game after HBP Altuve left Saturday's quarterfinal for Team Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Impact Altuve was plunked by Daniel Bard, and immediately left the game. The Houston star has been replaced by Luis Rengifo. There should be an update on Altuve's status shortly.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slow start to spring Altuve is 2-for-14 with six strikeouts in Cactus League action.
Impact Altuve has away been away from the team to play for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, but he struggled prior to his departure. He has also gone just 2-for-12 for Team Venezuela to this point in the tournament. Altuve's track record of excellent production certainly outweighs his slow start to the exhibition season, though it would be reassuring to see him collect a few knocks once he returns to camp for the Astros.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A little awkward: Altuve faces Astros for first time WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Jose Altuve smacked the first pitch thrown by Astros pitcher Brandon Bielak into left field for a single. The entir...
MARCH 9, 2023 • MLB.COM
Jose Altuve notches leadoff single against his own MLB team
The Astros got a taste of what their MLB opponents often deal with, as they allowed a leadoff single Wednesday to Team Venezuela star Jose A...MARCH 9, 2023
All-Star Pérez with different pitch, sings Venezuelan anthem
This was a different kind of pitch for All-Star pitcher Martín PérezMARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Baseball Classic has more stars after 6-year absence
The World Baseball Classic opens Wednesday at Taichung, Taiwan, when the Netherlands plays Cuba and Panama faces TaiwanMARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
It's working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games
So far, baseball's new speed-up rules are workingFEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve on storied career with Astros: 'I hope to retire here' WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros general manager Dana Brown said last week he believes star second baseman Jose Altuve and star third baseman...
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • MLB.COM
New Astros GM Dana Brown hopes for more long-term contracts
New Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown hopes some of Cristian Javier’s teammates follow the pitcher’s example and agree to longterm contractsFEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule
Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league scheduleFEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout, Betts, Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic
The United States’ Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani and Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve are among eight Major League Baseball MVPs on rosters for next...FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
