Astros Provide Concerning Yordan Alvarez Update Before 13-Run Loss

Unfortunately, Alvarez appears to have failed that final test, according to The Athletic's Astros beat writer Chandler Rome.

"Yordan Alvarez felt discomfort after his live BP yesterday and the Astros sent him for imaging," Rome reported on May 31. 

Adding: "General manager Dana Brown said it showed a fracture that is '60 percent healed.' Alvarez will be shut down, but Brown hopes he can return 'in the near future.'"

Needless to say, this is yet another concerning injury update for the Astros, who have dealt with their fair share of issues this season.

Although Brown provided a sliver of hope with the "in the near future" quote, it's never a good sign when a player goes from a day away from returning to "shut down."

This news came ahead of a 16-run drubbing at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays, which finished with a 13-run deficit.

The loss drops the Astros to 31-27 on the year, mere percentage points behind the Seattle Mariners for first place in the AL West. Considering all of their injuries, Houston has to be pleased with the overall result.