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Jose Altuve exits game against Marlins after fouling pitch off his shin in 1st inning - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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How long is Jose Altuve out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Astros star
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Astros' Jose Altuve closer to return; Michael Brantley has setback - ESPN
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Jose Altuve Suffers Fractured Right Thumb; No Timeline On Return, SportsTalk 790
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Houston Astros: Jose Altuve sidelined at least two months post-surgery
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Astros' Jose Altuve undergoes thumb surgery, out at least two months
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Houston Astros Could Pursue Outside Help At Second Base Following Jose Altuve Injury - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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Astros' Jose Altuve out of action for at least two months - ESPN
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Astros' Altuve to undergo surgery for broken thumb, to miss eight to 10 weeks
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Jose Altuve breaks thumb during Venezuela's WBC loss to USA