Jose Altuve broke his left hand after being struck by a pitch during a game.
The Incident That Led to Altuve's Injury
Altuve, a celebrated infielder for the Houston Astros, sustained a significant injury when he was hit by a 94.3 mph sinker thrown by Minnesota Twins pitcher Josh Winder. The unfortunate incident occurred during the eighth inning of a game held in Minneapolis.
Upon impact, Altuve immediately went to the ground, indicative of the force of the blow. The injury was subsequently diagnosed as a broken left hand, which had immediate implications for his season and the American League All-Star team.
Incident Details
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Player Injured | Jose Altuve |
| Injury Type | Broken left hand |
| Cause | Struck by a pitch (94.3 mph sinker) |
| Pitcher | Josh Winder (Minnesota Twins) |
| Location | Minneapolis |
| Timing | Eighth inning, on a Friday |
| Consequence | Missed MLB All-Star Game (voted in as a starter) |
This injury prevented Altuve from participating in the Midsummer Classic, for which he had been selected by fans as a starting player for the American League team.
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