HOUSTON — Jose Altuve resumed some baseball actions this week, however there nonetheless isn’t a timetable for when Houston’s star second baseman will return to the staff.

Altuve fractured his proper thumb within the World Baseball Classic and had surgical procedure to restore the damage March 22. After his surgical procedure, Astros common supervisor Dana Brown stated he’d be out not less than eight weeks.

It’s been six weeks to date, and whereas Altuve was cleared to return to baseball actions this week - together with throwing, working and fielding - he hasn’t been cleared to swing .

“I think right now it’s hard to tell,” Altuve stated when requested if he is aware of when he’ll return. “Anything is feasible. I’m working actually laborious. I wish to come again and assist these guys to win, however we’ll see.

“I think the next two weeks are really important in my rehab.”

This is the longest the eight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP has ever been sidelined.

“Obviously, it’s really hard,” he stated. “It’s something I didn’t plan on, but things happen, and you can’t really do anything about it. I’m just continuing to work hard every day with (trainer) Jeremiah (Randall) and try to come back to the field as quick as I can, but in the meantime, just keep watching these guys play amazing baseball.”

Manager Dusty Baker was glad to see Altuve getting some work on this week, however is aware of his star has a option to go earlier than he can return to the lineup.

“It’s been hard on him to not play and not contribute and not to help us win. We just have to temper it some not to rush him as badly as we want to, and it’s probably worse for him because he wants to get back again because he loves to play,” Baker stated. “We just have to be patient.”

Mauricio Dubón has stuffed in properly in Altuve’s absence, getting into Wednesday’s sport hitting .305 with seven doubles and 6 RBIs. He additionally had a career-long 20-game hitting streak.

Altuve stated it’s “awesome” to see Dubón enjoying so nicely.

“I’m really happy and proud,” Altuve stated. “He deserves it. He’s a great kid. He shows up every day and wanted to play … he’s a team player and just playing amazing. He’s going to keep doing that, and I know he’s going to have a great season and go from there.”

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