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Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Jeff Passan lays trade deadline ‘fate’ at feet of injured Astros star

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote his first MLB trade deadline piece for all 32 MLB teams. The Houston Astros are one of the few teams that are hard to predict, and one player is a key factor in future decision-making.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 1

Astros Call Up Jacob Melton After Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick Injury News

The Houston Astros have added another injection of young talent into their starting lineup. The Astros announced on Sunday that they promoted outfielder Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land to the Majors.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 1

Astros rest Yordan Alvarez (hand), aim for split of series with Rays

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will miss additional time after imaging on Friday revealed a small, previously undetected fracture in his fourth metacarpal of his right hand that the club said is 60 percent healed.

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MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / May 31

Rays Blast the Astros Again, This Time 16-3

So, that game could’ve gone better. Rather, the entire day, considering the news that Yordan Alvarez now has a small fracture in his right hand. Only 60% healed...yay.

Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Yordan Alvarez makes troubling admission about his hand injury

Yordan Alvarez’s latest comments about his hand injury do not exactly flatter the Houston Astros’ medical staff. The 6’4″ slugger has not played since Houston’s May 2 loss against the Chicago White Sox due to what the team initially listed as “inflammation” in his right hand.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 31

Star Slugger Has Shockingly Been Least Valuable Player for Astros This Season

The Houston Astros have been able to play some surprisingly good baseball so far this season, but it hasn’t been easy. This winter, it felt like it was going to be a changing of the guard in the American League.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 31

$Astros sluggers' swinging halted due to 'very small' hand fracture$

Astros sluggers' swinging halted due to 'very small' hand fracture

Yordan Alvarez has been on the Astros’ 10-day injured list since May 3 due to inflammation in his right hand, and the slugger was thought to be nearing a return to the lineup as early as today.

Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 31

Astros offer troubling injury update on slugger Yordan Alvarez

Alvarez appeared to be on track to return from a hand injury over the weekend, but some troubling new information about the issue surfaced on Saturday.

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Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / May 31

Astros Yordan Alvarez Shut Down After Hopes of Weekend Return

After the Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick on the injured list, Astros fans were given another bit of bad news. This time, it pertains to the Yordan Alvarez injury.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / May 30

Astros Boss Shares Encouraging Update on Yordan Alvarez's Status

Thursday afternoon brought a welcome sight for Houston Astros fans' sore eyes. Star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was seen taking batting practice, a key step in his return from the injured list.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker trending toward return

The Houston Astros received positive news on the injury front, as both Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker are trending in the right direction. The Alvarez injury update and encouraging signs from Walker come at a crucial time in the season, with Houston aiming to climb back to the top of the AL West standings.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 28

Astros leaving Yordan Alvarez’s injury return in his hands

The Houston Astros have dealt with a flurry of injuries this season, especially when it comes to their pitching staff. They’ve also been without slugger Yordan Alvarez, who hasn’t played since May 2 due to a hand injury.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Astros manager evasive with Yordan Alvarez injury timeline

The Houston Astros improved their 2025 outlook by taking three of four games in a big series against the Seattle Mariners. The Astros are now just 1.5 games behind Seattle for the AL West lead.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 22

Astros news: Yordan Alvarez takes crucial step back from hand injury

The Houston Astros continue to miss their All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right hand in early May.

Houston Astros News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 19

Astros’ Yordan Alvarez gives crucial hand injury update

The Houston Astros have received a cautiously optimistic update regarding their star slugger. In the latest Yordan Alvarez injury development, the Houston DH said his hand is “getting a lot better,” sparking hope for a return to the Astros lineup soon.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / May 5

Astros OF Yordan Alvarez (hand inflammation) on 10-day IL

All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation, the Houston Astros announced Monday. The move is retroactive to May 3, when Alvarez was scratched from the lineup before the Astros' 8-3 win over the host Chicago White Sox.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5

Astros place key slugger on injured list

It’s unclear how much time the Astros expect him to miss, but he wasn’t immediately placed on the IL, so perhaps they just want to give him a bit of a rest.

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Houston Astros News / Fastball on SI / April 28

Yordan Alvarez Moves Up Impressive List in Houston Astros History with Sunday Blast

The Houston Astros got back over .500 on Sunday afternoon, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-3 at Kauffman Stadium. With the win, the Astros are 14-13 entering play on Monday.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 27

Yordan Alvarez homer helps Astros avoid sweep vs. Royals

Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Pena drove in three runs apiece, and Chas McCormick went 3-for-4 with three runs scored for the Houston Astros, who avoided a sweep in Kansas City by beating the Royals 7-3 on Sunday.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / April 16

Houston Astros Shut Out St. Louis Cardinals as Yordan Alvarez Hits Historic Home Run

The Houston Astros moved to 8-9 on the young season on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis. Hunter Brown dominated on the mound, going 6.0 shutout innings.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 22

Astros slugger leaves game due to knee contusion

He is enjoying another tremendous season with 35 homers and a .305/.309/.564 slash line in a career-high 636 plate appearances entering Sunday's action.

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