YORDAN ALVAREZ NEWS

Yainer Diaz, Yordan Alvarez homer off Luis Severino to help Astros beat Yankees 7-3

Yainer Diaz hit a three-run homer in the first inning off a struggling Luis Severino, Yordan Alvarez homered in the fifth to knock out the right-hander and the Houston Astros beat...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani running away with 2023 AL MVP, huge shift in odds

Shohei Ohtani is running away with the AL MVP and there's been a huge shift in the odds. Can Shotime keep up his monster year and claim that...

AUGUST 4, 2023

Sitting Tuesday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez started all five games since being activated from the injured list last Wednesday, and he'll receive a day off after going 7-for-18 with a double, two homers, four RBI and five runs. Yainer Diaz will bat seventh as Houston's designated hitter Tuesday.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in victory Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Monday's 7-3 win against Cleveland.

Impact Alvarez turned the tide of the game in sixth inning, smashing a three-run shot to right field to give Houston its first lead. The long ball was his second in his past three games and gave him at least one hit in each of his five contests since returning from the injured list July 26. During that span, Alvarez has gone 7-for-18 with the two homers, four RBI and five runs scored.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez provides the thunder as Astros deal Guardians a 7-3 loss, spoil Noah Syndergaard's debut The Astros knocked Noah Syndergaard out of the game in the sixth and then beat up on Cleveland's bullpen.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Alvarez hits 3-run homer after Syndergaard exits with injury as Astros beat Guardians 7-3

Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning to put Houston on top after Noah Syndergaard exited his Cleveland debut with an injury, and the Astros beat the Guardians 7...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

If the Astros have been overlooked this season, the return of Alvarez and Altuve could change that

Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve have already made their presence felt after returning from the injured list for the Houston Astros

JULY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First homer since return Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three runs scored Saturday against the Rays.

Impact Alvarez's home run came off backup catcher Rene Pinto, though he was having a productive game before his 18th long ball of the season. He has at least one hit in all three games since returning from the injured list and is showing no lingering seasons of the oblique issue that cost him 39 games. When healthy, Alvarez has maintained an impressive .418 wOBA and 172 wRC+ across 255 plate appearances on the season.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets aboard three times in return Alvarez went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Wednesday's 13-5 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Alvarez did fairly well in his return from a right oblique injury that sidelined him for over six weeks. He batted fifth as the designated hitter, which will likely be his primary position initially, though he could also challenge slumping rookie Corey Julks -- who is 0-for-24 over his last eight games -- for time in left field. Alvarez is slashing .279/.394/.593 with 17 home runs, 55 RBI, 41 runs scored and 13 doubles through 58 contests, so he should provide a power boost from the heart of the Astros' lineup.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros activate 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez from IL The Houston Astros activated second baseman Jose Altuve and designated hitter Yordan Alvarez before Wednesday’s home game against the Texas...

JULY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Astros' Altuve, Alvarez returning from IL Jose Altuve and Yordan Alvarez have not started a game together since June 8, the day Alvarez suffered an oblique injury.

JULY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brought back from IL The Astros reinstated Alvarez (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Now that he's been activated, Alvarez will presumably return to the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers for what will be his first game with the Astros since June 8. Alvarez has taken longer than expected to heal up from the right oblique injury, but the Astros are hopeful he'll be able to shake off any rust quickly to provide a much-needed boost to the lineup. Prior to being activated, Alvarez made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land last week, going 3-for-9 with a double and two walks.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Wednesday Astros manager Dusty Baker said TTuesday there's a chance Alvarez (oblique) returns to the lineup Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez will be re-evaluated Wednesday and could start against the Rangers if everything goes well. The star slugger has been on the injured list since June 9 and began a rehab assignment Wednesday. He's played three games with Triple-A Sugar Land, going 3-for-9 with two RBI and two walks.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated from IL yet Alvarez (oblique) will not be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that it's possible Alvarez would return to action Tuesday or Wednesday, but we can now cross the first day off that list. The slugger has been on the shelf early June due to a right oblique strain. Houston is idle Thursday, leaving Alvarez with potentially four games to play in this week if he returns Wednesday.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: After there was some thought Yordan Alvarez... - The Athletic After there was some thought Yordan Alvarez could be activated for Monday's series-opener against the Rangers, the Astros opted to wait at l...

JULY 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could return Tuesday or Wednesday Astros manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Alvarez (oblique) is still being evaluated and could be activated Tuesday or Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The team's general manager, Dana Brown, had said previously that he expected Alvarez to be active Monday. However, Houston has ultimately decided to wait at least one more day. It does sound like fantasy managers should probably play Alvarez this week, if lineups aren't already locked. The slugger has been sidelined since early June due to a right oblique strain.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not activated Monday Alvarez (oblique) was spotted taking part in running drills in the outfield Monday, but he wasn't activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Astros' series opener versus t...

Impact According to Rome, general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that the Astros planned to have Alvarez back in the lineup for Monday's series opener following a successful three-game rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land over the weekend, but the big club will delay any roster move for at least one more day. Manager Dusty Baker didn't shed much light on the situation when asked Monday, making it difficult to discern whether Alvarez wasn't activated for the series opener as a matter of precaution or because his oblique is acting up again. After Monday, the Astros will play just five more games this week, so fantasy managers in weekly leagues who were planning on including Alvarez in active lineups may be best off keeping him on the bench or in a reserve spot while his status is uncertain.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back Monday Alvarez (oblique) is expected to play Friday and Saturday with Triple-A Sugar Land before returning to the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk in his rehab debut Wednesday at Sugar Land. He'll take the night off Thursday before logging several more tuneup at-bats over the weekend. Out since early June due to a right oblique strain, the 26-year-old slugger can provide a massive boost to the Astros as they attempt to chase down the first-place Rangers in the AL West standings.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Yordan Alvarez (oblique) will begin his rehab... - The Athletic Yordan Alvarez (oblique) will begin his rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday morning. Alvarez has been delayed by four days...

JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Beginning assignment Wednesday Alvarez (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez was originally scheduled to begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A on Friday, but it had to be pushed back after he came down with an illness. Now that he's feeling better, he'll return to game action for the first time since landing on the injured list June 9 with a strained right oblique. There's been no word on how long Alvarez might spend on assignment, but the Astros will likely be eager to return one of their top hitters relatively quickly.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Yordan Alvarez worked out again in Houston on... - The Athletic Yordan Alvarez worked out again in Houston on Sunday, but it's still unclear when he will begin his minor-league rehab assignment. Dusty Bak...

JULY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: Yordan Alvarez worked out on Saturday in... - The Athletic Yordan Alvarez worked out on Saturday in Houston and is feeling better, manager Dusty Baker said. It is still unclear when Alvarez will star...

JULY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes through workout Alvarez (oblique/illness) worked out in Houston on Saturday and is feeling better, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It is not clear, however, when he will be ready to begin a rehab assignment. Alvarez had been slated to start playing in rehab games with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday but has been delayed due to illness. It shouldn't be long before he's game-ready, with a return to the Astros' lineup coming shortly after.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Rome: Yordan Alvarez will not start his minor-league... - The Athletic Yordan Alvarez will not start his minor-league rehab assignment on Friday after all. The Astros said Alvarez will be delayed due to “illness...

JULY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rehab assignment delayed Alvarez's (oblique) rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land was delayed due to illness.

Impact Alvarez was slated to begin playing in games with Sugar Land on Friday, but his return to the field will have to wait as he fights off an illness. It's unclear what effect this will have on Alvarez's return to Houston, but the Astros will surely look to get their star slugger back as soon as possible. Alvarez has been on the IL since early June with a right oblique strain.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE