You’ll be able to add Houston Astros star Jose Altuve to the listing of great accidents from the 2023 World Baseball Basic.
Altuve exited Saturday’s USA-Venezuela quarterfinal match (which the USA received 9-7) when he was hit in the fitting hand by a pitch.
On Sunday, Astros supervisor Dusty Baker mentioned that Altuve might be going to be out for some time and that the star infielder is predicted to see the group’s docs on Sunday.
Including to that, USA At present Baseball columnist Bob Nightengale studies that Altuve is predicted to overlook 8-10 weeks with a fractured proper thumb, and that if he’s a quick healer the hope is that he may return sooner or later in Might.
Altuve performed in 141 video games a 12 months in the past for the Astros, hitting .300 with a .921 OPS and 28 residence runs. He additionally hit .308 within the Astros’ World Sequence win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He is likely one of the league’s greatest hitters and a core a part of the Astros’ success over the previous decade.
He’s additionally the most recent participant to endure a major harm on the World Baseball Basic that may affect the Main League Baseball season.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman was briefly sidelined with a hamstring harm, whereas Mets celebrity nearer Edwin Diaz was misplaced for the season after injuring his knee celebrating a win. Now Altuve is about to overlook important time.
These accidents have made the WBC a lightning rod for criticism, however there isn’t a denying how a lot the gamers and followers prefer it. Not solely are the gamers all in and totally dedicated to representing their international locations, however the video games have shattered attendance information and produced unimaginable environments each sport.
The accidents stink and are an unlucky consequence, however the match will not be going away anytime quickly given the cash to be made and the curiosity and keenness from the gamers and followers alike.
