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This Teenage Astros Prospect Had Impressive Debut Season in DSL

This Teenage Astros Prospect Had Impressive Debut Season in DSL

For an organization that’s been incredibly successful at the highest level for years, not a lot of eyes are on the Houston Astros farm. But 17-year-old Cuban native Kevin Alvarez is proving that there should be more eyes on the Astros system.  Alvarez signed with Houston in January for a signing bonus of $2 million as an international free agent.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / September 29

DSL Astros Top Performers in 2025

Over the next few weeks I will be looking at the top performers at each level in the Astros system. This week is the Dominican Summer League Astros. Kevin Alvarez, OF Alvarez was the Astros prize international signing as he inked a deal worth $2 million in January of this year.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / July 22

Who’s Hot? Astros Prospect Edition

See which prospects have been on the rise. Check out a hitter and pitcher who have been hot over the last few weeks! HITTER - KEVIN ALVAREZ Alvarez was one of the Astros prize international signings in January, inking a deal for $2 million.

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