Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is facing a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will be seeing a specialist for further evaluation. Astros general manager Dana Brown reported that Alvarez arrived at the team’s spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday but experienced pain during a workout the previous day. Alvarez had also been practicing batting at Daikin Park on Saturday. He will now be sidelined until medical experts assess his condition.
Brown expressed concern about Alvarez’s discomfort, saying, “It’s tough to see Yordan going through this, but he still feels pain. We won’t rush him or force anything and will seek more clarity to determine the next steps.” Alvarez has been out for nearly two months; initially, his injury was thought to be muscle-related, but later scans revealed a small fracture after he reported renewed pain in late May. The 28-year-old outfielder, who has consistently hit over 31 home runs each of the past four seasons, seemed close to returning during the series in Los Angeles over the weekend, but his playing status is now uncertain.
Brown added that the team had been optimistic about his recovery recently. Additionally, the Astros officially recalled Triple-A Sugar Land infielder Shay Whitcomb on Tuesday to replace Jeremy Pena, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a rib injury.
Fan Take: This development is a tough blow for Astros fans hoping to see Alvarez back in action soon, as he is a key offensive weapon. His health and return timeline will be critical not just for Houston but also for MLB fans eager to watch one of the game’s premier hitters perform at full strength.
