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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Faces Uncertain Future After Mysterious Hand Inflammation Lands Him on Injured List

Astros' Yordan Alvarez Faces Uncertain Future After Mysterious Hand Inflammation Lands Him on Injured List

As for Salazar, the 26-year-old catcher’s stepping up with a .197 average, .305 on-base, two homers, and seven RBIs in 21 games at Triple-A so far. He’s no stranger to Houston’s big-league roster either, having put up a .320 average and .387 OBP in 12 games last year — solid numbers, but can he fill Alvarez’s shoes? Time will tell.

The Astros are at a critical juncture this season, with the absence of a slugger like Alvarez forcing adjustments — on offense and morale. It’s that nagging tension we all dread as fans: can they hold their ground without their superstar? Whatever happens, I’ll be watching intently.

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