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Astros Confirm Yordan Alvarez's Right-Hand Muscle Strain, Eye May 13 Return

The slugger's injury diagnosis offers optimism for a swift recovery as Houston navigates offensive struggles during his IL stint.

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Overview

  • Yordan Alvarez has been diagnosed with a muscle strain on the top of his right hand, confirmed via an MRI in Houston.
  • The Astros placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 3, with May 13 as the earliest possible return date.
  • Manager Joe Espada described the diagnosis as 'good news' and expressed hope that Alvarez could resume hitting soon, depending on rest and pain tolerance.
  • The hand strain is believed to have contributed to Alvarez’s slow start this season, as he currently holds a slash line of .210/.306/.340 with a .646 OPS.
  • Houston’s offense has underperformed this season, ranking 21st in runs and 23rd in OPS, heightening the importance of Alvarez’s return to the lineup.