Yordan Alvarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Launches second homer of season Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 8-1 win over the Red Sox

Impact Alvarez stayed hot Monday, extending Houston's lead with a two-run shot in the third inning, marking his second home run of the season. The star slugger has been pitched around early, drawing five walks through his first five games, but he continues to make pitchers pay when he gets something to hit. The 28-year-old boasts a 1.222 OPS across 24 plate appearances and so far, has reinforced his status as one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

McCullers shines with 7 strong innings and Altuve's 2 homers power Astros past Red Sox 8-1

Lance McCullers Jr. pitched seven innings for the first time since 2022 and Jose Altuve hit two of Houston’s four home runs to help the Astros to an 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox...

12 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Hot start to campaign Alvarez went 1-for-2 with three walks, an RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Angels.

Impact Alvarez is off to a nice start this season, going 4-for-13 with a home run and five walks through his first four games. Health will be key for the slugger in 2026, as he alternates between DH and left field. Alvarez was limited to 48 games last year, where he batted .273 with just six homers, 27 RBI and a .797 OPS across 199 plate appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Paredes' late 2-RBI double lifts the Astros past the Angels 9-7 in disappointing debut by Imai

Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking two-RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Houston Astros to a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday despite a disappoint...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Astros need Yordan Alvarez to answer .430 slugging percentage question | Sporting News This is going to be an important question for Alvarez to answer this season.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Trout, Lowe and Neto homer in Angels 6-2 win over Astros

Mike Trout, Josh Lowe and Zach Neto hit home runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 6-2 on Friday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Watch: Daikan Park roof denies Astros' Yordan Alvarez of likely home run Yordan Alvarez obliterated a curveball for what appeared to be a likely home run before the ball hit the roof of Daikan Park and was ruled f...

4 DAYS AGO • UPI.COM

Mike Trout homers to kick off what he hopes will be a healthy 2026 as Angels blank Astros 3-0

Mike Trout homered to launch what he hopes will be a bounce-back season, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on opening day

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yordan Alvarez's towering shot in opener ruled foul

Yordan Alvarez might have been robbed of a home run in his first at-bat of the season — by the ballpark

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Yordan Alvarez with some unfortunate luck on Opening Day! 🤯

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

AL West Preview: Cal Raleigh and Mariners look to defend their first division title since 2001

Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners last season won their first AL West title since 2001, and hope to do it again this year

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Alvarez-Alvarez connection takes shape as rookie learns from vet WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- They’re not related and had never met prior to this spring, but Yordan Alvarez has been thoroughly impressed with t...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Yordan Alvarez's wife advises fans to avoid Kim Kardashian brand purchase, shows proof of faulty product While Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is busy at Spring Training, his wife, Monica Alvarez, has issued a warning to her followers about buying Kim Kardashian's brand.

MARCH 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

In Monday's lineup Alvarez is starting at designated hitter and batting second Monday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact This is the spring debut for the power-hitting designated hitter, as the Astros have eased him into things. Alvarez was limited to 48 games last year due to hand and ankle injuries, but he is consistently one of the best hitters in the game when healthy.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 26 • 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.

FEBRUARY 24 • 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

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