Reinforcements are on the way for the Houston Astros.
Nearly two months after the All-Star second baseman fractured his right thumb during the World Baseball Classic, Jose Altuve will start a rehab assignment tonight with the Triple-A Sugar Land Skeeters.
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Jose Altuve is scheduled to make a rehab appearance here at @ConstellationEG Field TONIGHT! (Subject to change without notice)
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– Sugar Land Space Cowboys (@SLSpaceCowboys) May 12, 2023