Astros’ Jose Altuve to begin rehab assignment with Sugar Land Space Cowboys

SUGAR LAND, Texas – Houston Astros’ second baseman Jose Altuve is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Space Cowboys following his thumb surgery.

Fans will be able to see Altuve play with the Space Cowboys beginning Friday, May 12. The Space Cowboys will face off against the El Paso Chihuahuas.

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In March, Altuve hurt his right thumb during the World Baseball Classic in March while playing for Venezuela. He was hit by a 95 mph sinker pitch.

Following the injury, he underwent surgery in Houston. Astros General Manager Dana Brown placed him on the injured list and said he’d be out for at least eight weeks.

During the 2022 season, Altuve played in 141 games for the Astros, slashing .300/.387/.533 with 39 doubles, 28 home runs, 57 RBI, and 103 runs scored.

In recent weeks, Altuve has been cleared to throw, run, and field, but as of last week, he hasn’t been cleared to swing.

The game will take place at Constellation Field at 7:05 p.m.

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