Alvarez is also built for the moment and he’s thrived under high-pressure situations, playing a pivotal role in eliminating the Mariners from the playoffs in 2022 in the ALDS—smacking a three-run walk-off blast in Game 1. Houston went on to win a World Series title a few weeks later.

N EW YORK - Yordan Alvarez is hitting on the field but still limited to coach-thrown batting practice at the Houston Astros ' minor-league Florida complex in his attempt to return from a right hand injury, manager Joe Espada said Friday.

For ESPN MLB writer Bradford Doolittle, the key to the Astros' postseason run potentially ending in a World Series title is whether or not Alvarez can return to form once he's activated later this season.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced Yordan Alvarez news before Friday's game against the New York Yankees.

13 players-including star outfielder Yordan Alvarez-were on the injured list entering last night's game vs. the Boston Red Sox. Now, All-Star closer Josh Hader is awaiting test results due to shoulder discomfort, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. He wasn't available for last night's game.