Astros’ Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery after getting hurt at World Baseball Classic

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve seems headed for a lengthy stint on the injured list after being hit on the hand with a pitch.

The ight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP fell after he was struck by a 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel BardAltuve’s injury occurred three days after

during the postgame celebration of Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic. Díaz tore the patellar tendon in his right knee and had surgery on Thursday.Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters Sunday at spring trainingUtilityman Mauricio Dubon, who batted .208 games last season, is expected to move into the Astros' lineup to replace Altuve.Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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