Astros' Altuve out two months with broken thumb

The defending champion Astros will be forced to start the season without their star infielder after Jose Altuve broke his thumb on a pitch during the WBC. - Josh B. [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230320) Sports. And then some. [Subscribe]( | [Yardbarker.com](?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20230320) Top Story The defending champion Astros will be forced to start the season without their star infielder after Jose Altuve broke his thumb on a pitch during the WBC. - Josh B. 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