APRIL 30, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
YORDAN ALVAREZ #44 - LEFT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
35 HR •
86 RBI •
.308 AVG
35 HR
86 RBI
.308 AVG
Peña, Alvarez lead Astros past Blue Jays 11-7 TORONTO - Jeremy Peña and Yordan Alvarez both had home runs as part of a five-run sixth inning to lift the Houston Astros to an 11-7 win ove...
Tucker's pinch HR lifts Astros over Texas in starters' duel
Kyle Tucker hit a tiebreaking pinch-hit homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 3-2APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches base four times Alvarez went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored Wednesday against the Rangers.
Impact Alvarez extended his hitting streak to a modest four games, with each of the last two being multi-hit efforts. He also scored his eighth run of the season after coming home on a bases-clearing double by Tucker in the fifth frame. While it hasn't always led to surface stats in the early going, Alvarez has gotten off to an excellent start to the campaign from a skills perspective by maintaining a .376 wOBA while striking out at only a 14.8 percent clip.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker's 3-run double helps Javier, Astros beat Rangers 4-3
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Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros Wednesday
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Tucker homers, Odorizzi pitches Astros past Rangers 5-1
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Slugs fourth homer Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Monday against the Rangers.
Impact Alvarez took Dane Dunning yard to lead off the second inning for his fourth home run of the season. Besides his power production, Alvarez has had a quiet start to the season, collecting only seven total hits across 46 plate appearances. Positively, Alvarez has hit the ball hard as he's maintained a 14.3 percent barrel rate. He's also made plenty of contact -- he's striking out only 15.2 percent of the time -- so more positive results should be on the horizon.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Astros
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Astros take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Blue Jays
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Ohtani overpowers in 2-way performance, Angels blank Astros
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Leaves yard twice Alvarez went 3-for-5 with two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 8-3 win over the Angels.
Impact Making his first appearance since April 10 after landing on the COVID-19 list, Alvarez wasted no time making an impact, crushing a two-run homer in the first inning off Michael Lorenzen. He later singled and scored in the fourth before hammering another two-run shot in the seventh. The lefty slugger hadn't gone deep since Opening Day and he's now slashing .263/.364/.789 with six RBI.
APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez has 2 HRs in return to lead Astros over Angels 8-3
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Returns to lineup Alvarez (illness) is starting Monday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez missed several days due to the league's COVID-19 protocols, but he reportedly didn't test positive for the virus. He rejoined the team Saturday and has now been reinstated from the COVID-19 IL prior to Monday's series opener against the Angels. In his first four appearances of the season, Alvarez went 2-for-14 with a home run, a double, two runs, two RBI and three walks.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak
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France's homer backs rookie Brash, Mariners beat Astros 7-2
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Should be back Monday Alvarez (illness) said he expects to be activated from the COVID-19 injured list to play Monday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez has been sidelined the past few days due to the COVID-19 protocols, but he rejoined the team Saturday and should be back on the field for Monday's contest. The 24-year-old apparently dealt with a fever four consecutive days, though he's now apparently recovered and on the cusp of returning to action.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners and Astros meet to determine series winner
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Vintage Verlander dominates as Astros stymie Mariners 4-0
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At ballpark but not activated Alvarez (illness) worked out with his teammates prior to Saturday's game in Seattle but has not been activated off the COVID-19 injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle...
Impact Alvarez had remained away from the park for the past several days while battling an illness and was eventually placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to coronavirus-like symptoms, though he reportedly didn't test positive for the virus. The fact that he's back with his teammates Saturday is a sign that he's feeling much better, though it's yet to be confirmed when he'll return to the roster.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros place All-Star closer Ryan Pressly on 10-day IL
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Mariners play the Astros after Frazier's 4-hit game
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Frazier, Gonzales lead M's past Astros 11-1 in home opener
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Does not have COVID-19 Alvarez, who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, is not dealing with COVID-19, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The COVID-specific injured list can be used if a player is merely exhibiting coronavirus symptoms, which appears to be the case with Alvarez. The Astros believe he's dealing with a different ailment and could be back as soon as Saturday.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out due to health protocols Alvarez was placed on the COVID-19 injured list due to health and safety protocols Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez has been dealing with an unspecified illness since at least Tuesday. If it turns out that he's tested positive for COVID-19, he could miss over a week, though he can also be placed on the injured list merely due to COVID-like symptoms or due to contact tracing. Joe Perez was recalled to take his place on the roster.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still sidelined Alvarez (illness) remains out of action Friday against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Alvarez hasn't played since Sunday while battling an illness. Michael Brantley will again serve as the designated hitter Friday, with Chas McCormick in left field and Jose Siri in center.
APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
