Yordan Alvarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Alvarez's health the key to slugger succeeding in '26 HOUSTON -- Perhaps the most devastating injury the Astros endured in a 2025 season chock full of impactful ones was that of slugger Yordan A...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Slated for designated hitter duty Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that he would like Alvarez (ankle) to "spend most of his season" at designated hitter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez started 32 games at DH and 15 in left field during his injury-shortened 2025 campaign, and Houston wants to limit his time in the field in hopes that it will help keep him healthy. While it makes sense for the Astros to do everything they can to keep Alvarez's bat in the lineup, it makes for a difficult lineup construction for Espada, especially when it comes to where Isaac Paredes (hamstring) slots in. Alvarez's 2025 season ended prematurely due to a severe left ankle sprain, but general manager Dana Brown said Monday that the slugger will be ready to go for the start of spring training.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be full go for start of season Astros general manager Dana Brown said Monday that Alvarez (ankle) will be "full go" for the start of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez went down with a severe left ankle sprain late in the regular season. Brown said nearly a month ago that Alvarez had resumed jogging at roughly 70 percent intensity, and while it's unclear how much, if at all, the slugger has progressed with his running since then, Alvarez shouldn't be limited at the start of spring training. The 28-year-old will remain an injury risk heading into the 2026 campaign, however, after being limited to only 48 contests in 2025, mostly due to a fracture in his right hand.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros Announce Yordan Alvarez News on Wednesday Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez missed the final two weeks of the regular season.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Resumes jogging General manager Dana Brown said Wednesday that Alvarez (ankle) has begun jogging at roughly 70 percent intensity, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez suffered a severe left ankle sprain during the final weeks of the regular season. Brown's comments indicate that the 28-year-old is coming along nicely in his recovery, and the GM added that he expects Alvarez to be ready to go by the start of spring training. The righty-hitting slugger also missed significant time in 2025 due to a fracture in his right hand and finished the season with just a .797 OPS across 199 plate appearances.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros linked to $6.25 million Gold Glove to join Yordan Alvarez in the outfield | Sporting News This would be a solid pickup for the Astros.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Out for rest of regular season Alvarez said through an interpreter Sunday that he's progressing more quickly than expected in his recovery from a left ankle sprain, but he's not yet taking part in baseball activ...

Impact Alvarez will finish his seventh big-league season with a .273/.367/.430 slash line to go with six home runs, one stolen base, 27 RBI and 17 runs in just 48 games, as a small right hand fracture cost him significant time before he sprained his ankle in this past Monday's win over the Rangers. Houston isn't yet ruling Alvarez out from contributing during a potential postseason run, but a timeline for his return won't be mapped out until he starts swinging a bat and running the bases again. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, Alvarez has resumed walking with a protective boot on his left foot, but he said that he needs to wait for the swelling in his ankle to subside before he's able to take part in baseball activities.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros provide Yordan Alvarez injury update | Sporting News Alvarez will not not travel with the Astros to Sacramento.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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Deadspin | Astros activate Isaac Paredes, place Yordan Alvarez on IL Deadspin | Astros activate Isaac Paredes, place Yordan Alvarez on IL

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Astros activate Isaac Paredes and place Yordan Alvarez on the IL HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros activated infielder Isaac Paredes off the injured list and placed left fielder Yordan Alvarez on the 10-da...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Astros Place OF Yordan Alvarez on 10-Day Injured List, Activate Isaac Paredes

The Houston Astros have placed left fielder Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list and activated infielder Isaac Paredes.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Astros Place OF Yordan Alvarez on 10-Day Injured List, Activate Isaac Paredes

Astros officially end Yordan Alvarez's season, activate Isaac Paredes for Mariners series | Sporting News Yordan Alvarez hits the IL while Isaac Paredes is officially activated.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros activate Isaac Paredes and place Yordan Alvarez on the IL

The Houston Astros have activated infielder Isaac Paredes off the injured list and placed left fielder Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Moved to injured list The Astros placed Alvarez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Sept. 16, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alvarez suffered a significant left ankle sprain earlier this week, and he'll officially be placed on the injured list Friday. The move opens up a spot on the active roster for Isaac Paredes (hamstring), who's coming off the IL. Alvarez will be eligible to return Sept. 26, which coincides with the start of Houston's final regular-season series. It's unclear if he'll be healthy enough to play before the end of the regular season, but manager Joe Espada said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXMFriday that Alvarez's ankle is "getting better."

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to injured list The Astros placed Alvarez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Sept. 16, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Joe Espada makes Isaac Paredes announcement after Yordan Alvarez news | Sporting News This may be good news for Astros fans.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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