Astros' George Springer headed to 10-day DL with sprained left thumb

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SAN FRANCISCO — George Springer’s prognosis is better than originally feared.

The Astros’ center fielder does have a sprained left thumb and was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Monday.

General manager Jeff Luhnow said Springer’s UCL is not sprained, though, giving the club optimism. Luhnow expects Springer to miss “about two weeks.”

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Derek Fisher was recalled from Class AAA Fresno to take Springer's spot on the active roster.

Springer exited in the fourth inning of Sunday’s 3-2 loss against the Dodgers after catching his left thumb on Chris Taylor’s glove during a stolen base attempt. He writhed in pain and exited in obvious agony, prompting serious concern for a team already without Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Brian McCann.

The fear was mitigated with Monday’s announcement. Still, the Astros enter their series opener against the Giants tonight with three of their top five hitters on the disabled list. They are awaiting word on Lance McCullers Jr., too, who also resides on the disabled list with right elbow discomfort.