Mark Wahlberg Offers His Thumb To Injured Jose Altuve, ‘I’m A Big Fan’

Mark Wahlberg is diving head-first into his Houston Astros fandom … going so far as to say he’d donate one in all his thumbs to assist celebrity Jose Altuve get again from his damage!!

The 51-year-old actor is often a Boston Red Sox fan, however has been supporting the ‘Stros resulting from their means to wreck the New York Yankees these days. Mark has been welcomed to the H-Town fanbase with open arms … and even gave the ceremonial “Play Ball!!!” name at Thursday’s Opening Day recreation in opposition to the Chicago White Sox.

Before his massive second, Mark raved about Altuve’s teammate, Alex Bregman … calling him an excellent pal and his “favorite Yankee killer of all time.”

“I am an Astros fan,” he added. “Listen, I live in Nevada now, I’m a fan of real talent. And, you know what, they have an amazing team, and he has amazing talent, but he’s also an amazing person, so I’m a big fan of his, especially.”

As for Altuve — who’s out indefinitely after breaking his thumb enjoying for Venezuela through the World Baseball Classic — Wahlberg says he is keen to assist out.

“I am also willing to donate either one of my thumbs to Jose Altuve, for sure,” Wahlberg advised reporters. “So we’re all good. I’m a giant fan.”

Mark wasn’t the one celeb on the town for the large recreation — Megan Thee Stallion additionally got here via to throw the primary pitch!!

As for the sport, the Astros misplaced to the White Sox, 3-2.