Yordan Alvarez Begins Rehabilitation: One Step Closer to Return
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment in Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, bringing him closer to his return after being out of action for more than three months. The news was received with enthusiasm by the team, marking an important milestone in his recovery.Alvarez has been absent since May 3rd due to a small fracture in his right hand, initially diagnosed as a muscle strain. The player was in Houston on Sunday before the team’s final game of the series against Baltimore, after returning from the Astros’ spring training facility in Florida, which gave Espada the opportunity to converse with him.“It’s really good news. The fact that he’s feeling better and we’re getting to a point where we can see him back is incredible,” manager Joe Espada commented.
Joe Espada, Astros Manager
Espada indicated that Alvarez would need “a few games before joining our club”, but when asked about the exact number of games or at-bats that the left-handed hitter would need, he refrained from giving further details.“It feels better. Good enough to begin a rehab assignment,” Espada added.
Joe Espada, Astros Manager
Espada confirmed that Alvarez will serve as the team’s designated hitter on Tuesday. The return of Alvarez would be a significant boost for the Astros as the postseason approaches, especially considering that he led the team in batting average (.308), home runs (35), and RBIs (86) last season. Houston entered Sunday leading the American League West Division with a 1.5-game lead over the Mariners. Before his injury, Alvarez, 28, batted .210 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 29 games this season.“We’ll start on Tuesday and then we’ll see what happens,” he explained.
Joe Espada, Astros Manager
