Astros Reveal Yordan Alvarez Trade Update

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Jun 9, 2026 11:04 AM ET

The Houston Astros took game one of a three-game series on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels, winning 5-4. They're now 31-37, sitting in fourth place in the American League West, 4.5 games behind the first-place Seattle Mariners. Houston is also 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot.

The Astros are trending toward missing the postseason for a second straight season. It's making them one of the most intriguing teams before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been one of Houston's most talked-about names.

The Athletic's Chandler Rome said "it would be malpractice" if Houston didn't at least listen to trade offers for the three-time All-Star.

However, when speaking to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara, Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed a potential Alvarez trade hasn't been part of the team's discussions.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44).© Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

"We’ve had zero discussions about trading Alvarez internally," Brown said, according to Kawahara. "We’ve had zero conversations."

The slugger has been a staple for the Astros since making his debut in 2019 and being named the AL Rookie of the Year. Now at 28 years old, he is putting together one of his best seasons.

In 67 games so far, he's accumulated 241 at-bats, 46 runs scored, 75 hits, 22 home runs, 48 RBIs and 45 bases on balls. Alvarez is also slashing .311/.427/.639 with a 1.066 OPS, putting him in MVP conversations.

There's no doubt a handful of teams would jump at the opportunity to have him in their lineups. He's also under contract through the 2028 season as part of a six-year, $115 million deal, making him affordable for many contenders.

With the trade deadline less than two months away, Alvarez will likely remain at the center of trade speculation. However, Houston's front office has made it clear it's not something they're exploring right now.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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