Yordan Alvarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Set for spring debut next week Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Alvarez will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is being eased into game action this spring following last year's injury issues, but he is considered fully healthy. The Astros plan for the slugger to spend most of his time in the designated hitter slot this season in hopes that it will help keep him healthy, but Alvarez should still see the occasional start in left field.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Spring debut TBD Alvarez will not make his spring debut until "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, per manager Joe Espada, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Carlos Correa and Christian Walker are slated to make their debuts Thursday, with Jose Altuve debuting Friday and Alvarez debuting sometime after that. Alvarez is discounted in fantasy drafts this year due to his injury issues in 2025, so it will be worth tracking how long his spring debut is delayed.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

Before spring training games get underway, let’s look back and evaluate the winners and losers of this MLB offseason.

FEBRUARY 20 • FOX SPORTS

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

Yordan Alvarez pushes back on DH-only role | Sporting News Yordan Alvarez wants to play on the field; the Houston Astros are noncommittal.

FEBRUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Clear of ankle pain Alvarez (ankle) reported to spring training Sunday and announced that his is pain-free, Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 28-year-old dealt with a left ankle sprain late last year and dealt with some inflammation early in the offseason, but it appears he's entering spring training at 100 percent. Alvarez was limited to 48 games due to the ankle issue and a hand fracture, with his .273/.367/.430 slash line representing career lows in average and slugging percentage. The injury-plagued season ended a run of four straight 30-homer campaigns for Alvarez, who is a popular rebound candidate in 2026.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Astros share optimistic Yordan Alvarez spring training update: 'Zero concerns at all' | Sporting News Alvarez played just 48 games last season.

FEBRUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

By signing Framber Valdez, the Tigers have one of MLB's best pitching duos as long as Tarik Skubal remains in Detroit.

FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

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...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • 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

Astros GM and manager face questions about job security after missing playoffs

Instead of getting ready for a playoff game Tuesday, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and general manager Dana Brown were fielding questions about their job security and what went...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston Astros eliminated from playoff contention, ending streak of 8 straight appearances

The Houston Astros’ streak of eight consecutive playoff appearances ended Saturday night when the Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 to clinch the final American League...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

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

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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

YORDAN ALVAREZ NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES