Yordan Alvarez Health, Injury Updates & History

Returned in a DH role on July 9 after being hit on the right knee by a fastball on July 6. Likely to have a few days of localized pain and swelling which will subside to allow him to play without restriction.

Did not play July 7 after being hit on the right knee by a fastball in the sixth inning on July 6. Reportedly “pretty sore” and likely to need a few days for reduced pain and swelling allowing him to play without restriction.

Will miss today after being hit on the right knee by a fastball in the sixth inning on July 6. Reportedly “pretty sore” today, likely to need a few days for reduced pain and swelling allowing him to play without restriction.

Hit on the right knee by a fastball in the sixth inning on July 6. Initially stayed in the game and ran the bases, he didn't bat in the eighth inning. This same knee had previously been hit by a pitch on June 26.

Pro Baseball Docs say the oblique is crucial for a power swing, thus Alvarez will need to be close to 100% to return - was placed on 10-day IL with a right oblique strain he suffered on June 8

Placed on 10-day IL with a right oblique strain he suffered on June 8 - will be out beyond the minimum 10 days but hopefully back well before the 60-day mark - the oblique is crucial for providing power in the swing, thus a longer absence for the power-hitting lefty - has 17 home runs on the season

Was pinch hit for in the third inning of June 8 game due to right oblique discomfort, oblique issues always difficult for batters to deal with but for now will see the severity but will likely take a few days off to gauge discomfort, IL stint in the cards as the Astros will need to play it safe with their star outfielder

Returned to the lineup May 1 after missing four games due to a neck issue, issues like this can linger and will monitor his status but good news he was able to avoid a IL stint - hand issue less of a concern for now as Alvarez is swinging the bat well out the gate