Houston Astros Slugger Yordan Alvarez Returns to the Lineup
- Yordan Alvarez has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list after recovering from a fractured right hand he sustained on May 3.
- Alvarez played four rehabilitation games, achieving 7 hits in 15 at-bats, including four doubles and four RBIs.
- Prior to his injury, Alvarez had hit.210 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 29 games this season.
- His return is expected to be beneficial for the Astros as they hope to advance in the postseason, considering his strong performance last season.
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Astros reinstate slugger Yordan Alvarez from 60-day IL
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies after being sidelined nearly four months due to a fractured right hand.
Astros' lineup gets big boost with Yordan's return
HOUSTON -- The big man is back in the Astros’ lineup. Slugger Yordan Alvarez, who hasn’t played since May 2 because of a right hand fracture and lingering inflammation, was activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the Rockies at Daikin Park. Alvarez, who missed
Houston toletero, Yordan Álvarez, was reinstated on Tuesday from the 60-day injured list after being out on May 3 while recovering from a fracture in his right hand.
Astros Reinstate Yordan Alvarez From Injured List
Air Yordan is back. The Astros announced today that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. They had an open 40-man roster spot due to right-hander Shawn Dubin getting designated for assignment earlier this week. The Astros optioned infielder Brice Matthews to Triple-A to open an active roster spot. The return of Alvarez is potentially a huge boost for the Astros down the stretch, as he is on…
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