Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is dealing with knee issues. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Reigning Rookie of the Year Yordan Alvarez has surgery on both knees

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 8/28/20

Houston Astros outfielder/DH Yordan Alvarez was previously ruled out for the 2020 campaign, and he finally underwent surgery to fix his injuries.

The Astros announced Friday that Alvarez had arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees earlier this week.

Yordan Alvarez underwent arthroscopic surgery on both knees on Wednesday in Houston. #ForTheH pic.twitter.com/YStGJETtQE
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 28, 2020

Doctors repaired a slight tear in the patellar tendon in his right knee and performed a "routine cleanup" in his left knee.

Alvarez played just two games this season before being ruled out. The reigning AL Rookie of the Year hit .313 last season with 27 home runs, 78 RBI and a 1.067 OPS.

Kyle Tucker and Garrett Stubbs have taken over duties in left field in Alvarez's absence.

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