Troy Tulowitzki Injury: Updates on Blue Jays Star's Thumb and Return

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki suffered a small fracture in his thumb during July 31's matchup. However, he's ready to return to the lineup. 

Continue for updates. 

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Tulowitzki Active vs. Astros

Thursday, Aug. 4

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Veteran Tulowitzki Remains Important to Blue Jays Offense 

Tulowitzki already hit the disabled list this season after suffering a right quad strain in May. That was just the tip of the iceberg for the former All-Star. 

He did have eight home runs, but none of his other skills were showing up in the stat line. He has a long injury history and is now 31 years old, so the window for him to be an elite shortstop may have already closed. He is slashing .243/.311/.463 with 18 homers as of July 31.

If the Blue Jays are going to reach the postseason in the tight American League East race, Tulowitzki may have to play at least close to his usual standards.