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13 de septiembre de 2026
Good to go Sunday
Alvarez (ankle) is batting second as the designated hitter Sunday against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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The 29-year-old slugger is rejoining the lineup for Sunday's series finale after sitting the past two contests due to a right ankle injury. Alvarez will look to shake off a slow start to September that has seen him post a .212/.350/.364 slash line with one homer through his first nine games of the month.
12 de septiembre de 2026
Sitting again Saturday
Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Análisis
Alvarez will sit out a second consecutive game as he continues to recover from a right ankle injury. Yainer Diaz will serve as Houston's designated hitter while Alvarez sits Saturday, giving Christian Vazquez a start at catcher.
11 de septiembre de 2026
Working through right ankle issue
Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters that Alvarez is not in the starting lineup against the Rays on Friday due to a right ankle injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Análisis
It's not clear when Alvarez tweaked his ankle, though it could be part of the reason why his production at the plate in September has taken a dip (7-for-33 across nine games). He'll take batting practice and do some work before Friday's game in the hope that he's available off the bench, and he could be back in the lineup for Saturday's contest. Jose Altuve will serve as Houston's designated hitter for the series opener in Tampa Bay.
11 de septiembre de 2026
Not in Friday's lineup
Alvarez is not in the Astros' starting lineup against the Rays on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Análisis
Alvarez is already up to a career-high 637 plate appearances on the season and has gone 7-for-33 (.212) with one home run, two RBI and 10 strikeouts in September. He'll get a rest day for Friday's series opener, with Jose Altuve serving as the designated hitter and Nick Allen drawing the start at second base.