Yordan Alvarez of Houston Astros Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Right Hand Inflammation

Yordan Alvarez has missed several games this month due to right hand inflammation. In the 2025 season, he has played 29 games, hitting .210 with 21 hits and 3 home runs. His absence will impact the Astros' upcoming games, including the one against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 20.

In Alvarez's place, Zach Dezenzo and Chas McCormick are options for left field. Alvarez has been batting third in the lineup for most games, where he recorded an average of .212. This injury interrupts his performance in road games, where he has hit 3 home runs with an average of .169.