The Astros placed Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list with a fractured right thumb Thursday.

Astros general manager Dana Brown expressed optimism Thursday that Jose Altuve (thumb) will be back from the injured list before June, Mark Berman of FOX 26 reports.

Astros general manager Dana Brown told reporters Monday that Jose Altuve (thumb) could be placed on the 60-day injured list, Michael Connor of 790 Sports Houston reports.

The Astros announced Jose Altuve underwent right thumb surgery Wednesday in Houston and general manager Dana Brown confirmed the second baseman won't be able to resume baseball activities for two months, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Astros general manager Dana Brown confirmed Sunday that Jose Altuve has a fractured right thumb and will undergo surgery, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Jose Altuve is expected to be out 8-to-10 weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured right thumb Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

The Astros fear that Jose Altuve might have broken his right thumb Saturday during the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Jose Altuve left Saturday's quarterfinal game for Team Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic with a right hand injury, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Jose Altuve left Saturday's quarterfinal for Team Venezuela against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after being hit in the hand by a pitch, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Jose Altuve is 2-for-14 with six strikeouts in Cactus League action.