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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Has ‘Pretty Significant’ Ankle Sprain, Out ‘For a While’

Houston offered no timetable, calling the sprain severe.

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, left, hobbles to the dugout with help from Christian Walker, right, after injuring himself while scoring a run on Carlos Correa's RBI single against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Sep 14, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) scores a run against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Alvarez slipped on home plate while scoring in the first inning against the Rangers at Daikin Park and left the game.
  • He underwent an MRI on Tuesday after leaving the ballpark in a walking boot and on crutches, according to multiple reports.
  • Manager Joe Espada said the injury will keep Alvarez out for a while and labeled him out indefinitely, with no return date; for now he remains on the active roster.
  • Rookie Zach Cole replaced Alvarez, Jesús Sánchez shifted to left field, and Cole went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs in a 6-3 win.
  • The setback comes with 11 games left as Houston sits a half-game behind Seattle for the AL West lead and three games clear of Texas and Cleveland for the final wild card; Alvarez had only recently returned from a 100-game hand-injury absence.