Yordan Alvarez Out With Ankle Injury
Yordan Alvarez Out With Ankle Injury
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Alvarez did not undergo imaging on the ankle, according to Joe Espada. He had briefly been visited by an athletic trainer after turning the ankle but stayed in Thursday’s game and did not take another at-bat.
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Friday marked the end of Alvarez’s 62-game consecutive starting streak. He had appeared in 145 games and set a career high with 637 plate appearances, prompting Espada to say the rest could benefit him, particularly on Tropicana Field’s turf.
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Despite the recent power decline, Alvarez still led the majors in OPS (1.017), slugging percentage (.590), on-base percentage (.427) and intentional walks (32), the latter a Houston club record.
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Houston entered Friday at 75-72 with at least a three-game lead in the AL West, while Tampa Bay stood at 87-59 and led the AL East, underscoring the importance of the series for both clubs.
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Alvarez’s September start had also been limited: he was 7-for-33 with three extra-base hits and two RBIs over his first nine games of the month, after posting his lowest slugging percentage and highest chase rate of the season in August.
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez sat out Friday's game against Tampa Bay after twisting his right ankle while running from first to third during Thursday's win over Philadelphia. Houston Chronicle reported that manager Joe Espada said the injury was not serious. Alvarez took batting practice and could be available off the bench, with Jose Altuve taking over as designated hitter.
The absence snapped Alvarez's 62-game consecutive starting streak. Despite a recent power decline, Alvarez entered Friday batting .310 with 38 home runs and 96 RBIs, leading the majors in on-base percentage (.427) and slugging percentage (.590). His play remains critical as the Astros pursue a playoff spot while competing for the AL West division title.
How the Ankle Injury Happened
Alvarez twisted his right ankle while running bases in Thursday's game against the Phillies. An athletic trainer briefly visited him, but Alvarez stayed in the game and continued playing. According to Houston Chronicle, he did not undergo imaging on the ankle, suggesting the team views it as a minor injury.
Rest Could Benefit a Tired Slugger
Alvarez had appeared in 145 games this season and set a career high with 637 plate appearances. Espada indicated the rest could benefit the slugger, particularly on Tropicana Field's artificial turf surface. September has been rough for Alvarez: he went 7-for-33 with three extra-base hits and two RBIs over his first nine games of the month.
Alvarez Still Leads Majors in Key Offensive Stats
Despite struggling with power recently, Alvarez remains dominant in several categories. He leads all of baseball in on-base percentage (.427), slugging percentage (.590), and OPS (1.017). Alvarez also set a Houston club record with 32 intentional walks, proving he remains one of the league's most feared hitters and a top American League MVP candidate.
High Stakes Series With Both Teams Fighting for Position
The Astros entered Friday at 75-72 with at least a three-game lead in the AL West. Tampa Bay stood at 87-59 and led the AL East. The series matters for both clubs as they battle for playoff positioning in the season's final stretch. Houston will monitor Alvarez's availability for upcoming games carefully.
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