HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed outfielder George Springer on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring strain, but could be close to getting star second baseman Jose Altuve back from injury.
Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said Springer suffered a Grade 2 sprain, but would not give a timetable for how long the outfielder would be out.
Houston manager AJ Hinch said Springer will miss more than 10 days.
“Our doctors have told us that he’s injured, but it’s not as dramatic as we have feared,” Hinch said. “He’s going to be out a little while, and he’s going to exceed the ten days, but they were encouraged by their findings and observations.