YORDAN ALVAREZ NEWS

Drives in four runs Alvarez went 1-for-6 with a home run and four RBI in Monday's loss to the Tigers.

Impact Alvarez ripped a three-run shot in the fifth inning and later added an RBI groundout in the 11th. His home run was a 435-foot, 110 mph rocket to tie the game at 4-4. The lefty slugger is 6-for-17 to start the year with three extra-base hits and 11 RBI.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Álvarez headline Ben Verlander's MLB Team of the Week

Ben Verlander shares his first MLB Team of the Week for the 2023 season, headlined by stars Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Álvarez.

APRIL 3, 2023

Gets rest Sunday Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez gets a day of rest in the early part of the year after appearing in the first three contests of the series. Corey Julks will start in left field and hit seventh, while David Hensley is slotted as the designated hitter and will hit fifth against Mike Clevinger and the White Sox.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent start continues Alvarez went 3-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored Saturday against the White Sox.

Impact Alvarez notched his first multi-hit effort of the season, which was highlighted by an RBI single in the eighth inning to put the Astros up by two runs. He has now knocked in at least one run in all three games this season, totaling five RBI and four runs scored.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros over White Sox 6-4

Kyle Tucker hit a pair of run-scoring singles and Yordan Alvarez had three hits to lead the Houston Astros over Chicago White Sox 6-4

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvarez's bases-clearing double sends Astros past White Sox

Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead three-run double in the seventh inning, and the Houston Astros rallied past the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Friday night for their first win of the seaso...

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drives in three runs Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a three-run double and a walk in Friday's victory over the White Sox.

Impact Alvarez drilled a go-ahead, bases-clearing double in the seventh inning to lift the Astros to their first win of 2023. The star slugger has already driven in four runs with a pair of extra-base hits in two games. He's also punched out three times.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Goes deep on Opening Day Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Alvarez scored Houston's first run of the season in the seventh inning when he crossed the plate on a wild pitch after reaching base on a hit-by-pitch. The talented outfielder then slammed a solo homer in the ninth to bring the Astros to within a run, though the team ultimately came up short. Alvarez hit a combined 70 homers across 2021 and 2022, and he appears on his way to another big season despite playing in just two spring training games due to a left hand injury.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be rested early on Astros general manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Alvarez will not be an everyday player at the beginning of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is pain-free and in the lineup Opening Day, but his nagging left hand issue limited him to just two Grapefruit League games this spring. This is more about just easing him back into action to be cautious. He's playing left field against the White Sox on Thursday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason odds to win 2023 MLB American League MVP

Here are the American League MVP odds entering the season courtesy of FOX Bet.

MARCH 30, 2023

MLB odds: Win totals growing more popular with bettors, sharp bets

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MARCH 29, 2023

Ranking MLB's best 26-and-under position players

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MARCH 28, 2023

Alvarez 'continuing to amaze' as Opening Day nears SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Yordan Alvarez might not have played all nine innings against Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday as was originally scheduled...

MARCH 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Scheduled to play nine innings Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Monday's exhibition against Triple-A Sugar Land, Michael Connor of Sports Talk 790 in Houston reports.

Impact While Alvarez is scheduled to play the whole game, Baker cautions that might change because the team did not get back to Houston on Monday until after 3am. Whether he plays the full game or not, Alvarez looks like he's a full-go for the regular season which begins Thursday against the White Sox.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB 26-and-under power rankings: No. 1 Houston Astros

After riding a blend of young and experienced players to a title in 2022, the Astros are back with the best 26-and-under talent in the big l...

MARCH 27, 2023

'The swing was there': Alvarez (hand) smooth in 1st spring game WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve will miss at least the first two months of the season after having surgery to r...

MARCH 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Hitless in spring debut Alvarez went 0-for-3 in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

Impact Alvarez took his first official at-bats of the exhibition season after dealing with a hand injury for much of camp, which was similar to the hand issues he played through last year. While he was hitless, he managed to make loud contact on a few balls that traveled deep to center field. Most importantly, Alvarez made it out of the game healthy and will turn his focus toward Opening Day.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In LF for spring debut Thursday Alvarez (hand) is in left field and batting leadoff for the Astros in Thursday's Grapefruit League game versus the Nationals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It will be the spring debut for Alvarez, who has been slowed by nagging soreness in his left hand. He's in the leadoff spot presumably in hopes that he can get in an extra plate appearance before calling it a day. Alvarez is working with a tight window to knock the rust off, but the expectation is that he'll be ready for Opening Day.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for spring debut Thursday Alvarez (hand) will make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Alvarez has been out all spring while dealing with nagging soreness in his left hand, which is a similar issue he experienced in both hands at times last year. It does seem as though the Astros have been extra cautious here, but fantasy managers still must have some level of concern about Alvarez being able to hold up all season. Alvarez will have a week to knock the rust off before Opening Day but all signs point to him avoiding an injured list stint.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could play next week Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters Sunday that Alvarez (hand) could play in a Grapefruit League game next week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Baker said that Alvarez is currently ahead of Michael Brantley (shoulder) in terms of getting into a game. The Astros have a day off Monday before playing six games in the Grapefruit League, and Baker believes that the slugger could get into action in the middle of that stretch. There are still some obstacles to climb, but there's a very good chance that Alvarez will be ready for the start of the regular season.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on-field batting practice Alvarez (hand) will take batting practice on the field Friday for the first time this spring, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Alvarez has been hitting in the batting cage without issue for several days and is ready to test things out on the field. Assuming things go well, Alvarez should be ready to play in games soon. There's been no indication from the Astros yet that Alvarez could be in danger of not being ready for Opening Day, but we're certainly working with a tight window here.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE