Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Leaves Game Against Cubs in 6th Inning because of Back Spasm
The Astros said their All-Star slugger exited after a second injury check, adding another setback to a team already missing 13 players.
- On Saturday, Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left the 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning after Manager Joe Espada removed the All-Star following back spasms.
- The Houston Astros have been devastated by injuries in 2026, with 13 players currently on the injured list, contributing to the club's 21-31 start and stretching organizational depth thin.
- Before the injury, Alvarez maintained an MLB-leading 179 wRC+ tied with Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, entering play batting.300 with 15 home runs and 31 RBIs.
- Alvarez said he felt scapula tightness while lifting weights and "didn't give it time to go away," and will miss Sunday's series finale as Espada opted to rest him.
- The slugger has only played in 140 or more games in two of the last four seasons due to recurring injuries, leaving the Astros awaiting updates on his health status.
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Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez leaves game against Cubs in 6th inning because of back spasms
CHICAGO (AP) — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms. After fouling off a pitch from Colin Rea to fall behind 0-2, Alvarez appeared to be in discomfort. Zach Dezenzo stepped in as a pinch-hitter, and [...]
Alvarez exits Astros' win in 6th with back spasms
Astros DH Yordan Alvarez, a three-time All-Star who has 15 home runs, left Saturday's 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the middle of an at-bat in the sixth inning because of back spasms, but Houston manager Joe Espada said the slugger "feels better."
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Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez leaves game against Cubs in 6th inning because of back spasm
Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez left a 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs due to a back spasm. He will miss the series finale as the Astros aim for a sweep.
Astros Injury Update: Yordan Alvarez Abrptly Comes Out From His At-Bat Against Cubs In 6th Inning
Yordan Alvarez (Image Credits: Imagn) The Houston Astros are having an utterly forgettable 2026 campaign. But that is not preventing Yordan Alvarez from laying the foundations for a monster season. With the Astros roster plagued by injuries, Alvarez has been one of the few bright spots of the team this year. However, the three-time All-Star has a long history of health issues as well. On Saturday, the Houston Astros removed Yordan Alvarez from h…
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