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Pummels another homer Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 8-3 win over the Mariners.

Impact Alvarez's homer was his third in the last four games and his 31st of the year. The slugger's blast went to deep center field to tie the game at 1-1 in the fourth inning. He's up to a .293/.409/.591 slash line with 97 RBI, 76 runs scored and 24 doubles through 111 contests this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 30th homer Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's 5-1 win over the Mariners.

Impact Alvarez has homered in back-to-back games to reach the 30-homer mark for the season. His blast Monday was a massive one to right-center field to pad the Astros' lead in the third inning. The designated hitter is at a .297/.411/.593 slash line with 96 RBI, 74 runs scored and 24 doubles through 109 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to DH with elbow issue Alvarez said Friday that he has been limited to DH duties because of a right elbow issue, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez felt something in his throwing elbow while swinging a bat 10 days ago, which explains why he last played the outfield Sept. 13. His limitations have pushed Michael Brantley (soreness) and Chas McCormick to left field and often relegated Yainer Diaz to the bench. It's unclear when Alvarez might be able to cycle back into the mix in left, but at least his bat can remain active in the meantime. He hit a first-inning RBI double in the Astros' loss to the Royals on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Wednesday's lineup Alvarez is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Orioles.

Impact Alvarez is hitting .298 with five home runs, nine runs and 16 RBI in 17 games this month. Yainer Diaz draws the start at designated hitter while Jake Meyers gets a nod in the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts three-run blast Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 6-2 win against the Athletics.

Impact Alvarez broke a scoreless tie in the third inning with a three-run shot to right field off Paul Blackburn. The long ball was his fourth over his past eight games, a span in which he's batting .407 (11-for-27) with 11 RBI, seven runs and a 7:6 BB:K. Alvarez is up to 27 home runs on the season, tied with Kyle Tucker for the team lead.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Launches long ball in victory Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI and a walk in Saturday's 7-5 win over San Diego.

Impact Alvarez put the Astros on the board in the third inning with his 407-foot solo shot. He added another RBI on a ground-rule double in the fifth and came around to score following that knock. Alvarez has gone deep three times in his past four games, going 7-for-13 with seven RBI and six walks over that stretch. He needs four more homers before the end of the campaign to reach 30 for the third straight season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez homers, Tucker surpasses 100 RBIs as Astros increase AL West lead with 7-5 win over Padres

Yordan Alvarez homered and Kyle Tucker added two RBIs to give him an American League-leading 101 as the Houston Astros used a big fifth inning to rally for a 7-5 win over the San D...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts 24th homer Alvarez went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run Tuesday against the Rangers.

Impact Alvarez suffered an injury scare Sunday after suffering a minor knee injury while playing the outfield. He's remained in the lineup and shown no signs of slowing down at the dish in two games since, reaching base six times across 12 at-bats. As expected, Alvarez has been an excellent hitter since returning from an oblique injury July 26, maintaining a .316 average with seven homers, 24 RBI and 22 runs scored across 36 contests.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In Astros' lineup Monday Alvarez (knee) is starting at designated hitter and batting third Monday versus the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez banged his knee while playing the outfield in Sunday's loss to the Yankees, but he finished out that game and won't have to miss Monday's key division matchup against the Rangers. The slugger enters play Monday having reached base a whopping 22 times over his last eight games.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Alvarez banged his knee during Sunday's loss to the Yankees but was able to remain in the game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvaraz tripped while tracking down a flyball during Sunday's game but was able to remain in the game following a lengthy discussion with a trainer. He went 1-for-4 in the loss, and manager Dusty Baker said after the matchup that the team will have to wait to see how Alvarez feels Monday before determining his status for the series opener against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three more extra-base hits Tuesday Alvarez went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-2 victory over the Red Sox.

Impact Alvarez went back-to-back with Alex Bregman in the first inning Tuesday, staking Houston to an early 2-0 lead. The 26-year-old Alvarez has logged multiple hits in each of his last four games -- he's gone 11-for-20 (.550) with two homers and a 1.609 OPS in that span, boosting his slash line to .293/.397/.576 with 23 homers, 77 RBI and 61 runs scored through 373 plate appearances in another impressive campaign.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect day at plate Alvarez went 4-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored and two walks in Monday's win against Boston.

Impact Alvarez's terrific night was highlighted by his three-run shot in the sixth inning. It was his 22nd home run of the year and first since Aug. 6, snapping an 18-game homereless drought. He's driven in seven runs over the last two games, giving him 76 this season. Alvarez boosted his OPS to .954 with 39 extra-base hits through 85 games.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in three Alvarez went 2-for-6 with a double, a walk, a run scored and three RBI on Sunday against the Tigers.

Impact Alvarez was forced to miss games on Tuesday and Wednesday due to a finger injury but has hit well in four games since returning. In that span, he's driven in four while collecting five hits across 17 at-bats with no strikeouts. Alvarez has been on a relative cold streak with no homers spanning his last 18 games, though he still has a .265 ISO and .928 OPS across 362 plate appearances on the season.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Thursday Alvarez (finger) will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup Thursday versus the Red Sox in his return to the lineup, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Alvarez missed the previous two contests after accidentally slamming his left index finger in a door, but he's ready to roll Thursday as the Astros try to win the series against Boston. The slugger will bring a 13-game homerless streak into Thursday's action.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Thursday Manager Dusty Baker said he is "hopeful" Alvarez (finger) will be able to rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chroniclereports.

Impact The 26-year-old slugger is on the bench Wednesday for the second straight day after he accidentally slammed his left index finger in a door, but that could be the end of his absence. Yainer Diaz is receiving another start at designated hitter in Alvarez's place versus Boston.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again with injured finger Alvarez (finger) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Red Sox.

Impact Alvarez was scratched Tuesday after injuring his left index finger when he slammed a door on his hand at home. Astros manager Dusty Baker said it should only be a day-to-day type of issue, which suggests that the big slugger might be able to return in full for Thursday's series finale against Boston. Yainer Diaz is filling the DH role for Houston on Wednesday.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Yordan Alvarez scratched Tuesday vs. Red Sox after injuring left index finger slamming his hand in a door - The Boston Globe Alvarez has tallied 21 home runs and 68 RBIs for Houston this season.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Astros' Alvarez scratched after slamming his hand in a door and injuring left index finger

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez was scratched from lineup Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox after slamming his hand in a door at home and injuring his left index finger

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chandler Rome: Yordan Alvarez jammed his left index finger in... - The Athletic Yordan Alvarez jammed his left index finger in a door at his home on Tuesday and was scratched from the Astros' starting lineup. Manager Dus...

AUGUST 22, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scratched with finger injury Alvarez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox with a left index finger injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact He injured his finger in a door at his home Tuesday. Manager Dusty Baker said he hopes to have Alvarez back in the lineup Wednesday. Yainer Diaz was added to the starting nine in his place.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Homers Sunday Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

Impact Alvarez hasn't shown any signs of rust since returning from a nearly two-month stint on the injured list -- he's now 13-for-36 (.361) with four homers in 10 games since he was reinstated. Overall, the 26-year-old Alvarez is slashing a robust .290/.396/.613 with 21 homers, 62 RBI and 49 runs scored across 283 plate appearances this season.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts 20th homer Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Yankees.

Impact Alvarez is up to 20 home runs on the season and has hit safely in each of his eight games since returning from a 39-game stint on the injured list. His 1.017 OPS is nearly identical to last season and despite the missed time, he's still on pace for a third consecutive season with 30 or more homers. A healthy Alvarez remains one of the best hitters in the game and a stalwart in the heart of the Astros lineup.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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