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

EDGE Analysis

It's notable that the Astros aren't placing him on the 60-day IL yet even as he's not expected to resume baseball activities until mid- to late-May. It still seems likely Altuve eventually winds up on the 60-day IL, but the Astros are keeping their options open to begin the regular season.