Astros’ Yordan Alvarez Faces Unexpected Twist in Hand Injury Recovery, Specialist Consultation Raises Questions
Man, just when it looked like Houston Astros powerhouse Yordan Alvarez was on the mend from his broken right hand, bam — he hits a rough patch. The 28-year-old slugger, who’s been a dynamo at the plate with over 31 homers in each of the last four seasons, felt fresh pain right after a recent workout down in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dana Brown, the Astros’ GM, was quick to note that Yordan’s not going to be rushed back—he’s sidelined until a specialist can take a proper look. It’s that classic dance between grit and caution; no one wants to push a guy when the injury’s still hanging around, but the fans and team sure hope this isn’t a lengthy detour.
Originally, the injury was pegged as just a muscle strain, but as pain reemerged during batting practice in late May, imaging uncovered a small fracture — a pesky reminder that healing doesn’t always follow a straight path. Yordan was aiming for a triumphant return possibly as soon as this weekend against the Dodgers, but now? It’s anyone’s guess. Brown’s words summed it up: they thought he was close, but then came this unwelcome news — a tough pill to swallow when you’re gunning for a speedy comeback.
To add to the Astros’ woes, shortstop Jeremy Peña was officially put on the 10-day injured list with a fractured rib, prompting a shuffle in the roster with infielder Shay Whitcomb called up from Triple-A Sugar Land. This team’s feeling the grind, no doubt.
Stay tuned as we watch how this delicate situation unfolds — Yordan Alvarez’s health isn’t just a headline; it’s a real heartbeat for a team counting on his bat to light up the diamond.
DENVER (AP) — Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Alvarez felt pain when he arrived Tuesday at the team’s spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he had a workout a day earlier. Alvarez also took batting practice Saturday at Daikin Park.
He will be shut down until he’s evaluated by the specialist.
“It’s a tough time going through this with Yordan, but I know that he’s still feeling pain and the soreness in his hand,” Brown said before Tuesday night’s series opener at Colorado. “We’re not going to try to push it or force him through anything. We’re just going to allow him to heal and get a little bit more answers as to what steps we take next.”
Alvarez has been sidelined for nearly two months. The injury was initially diagnosed as a muscle strain, but when Alvarez felt pain again while hitting in late May, imaging revealed a small fracture.
The 28-year-old outfielder, who has hit 31 homers or more in each of the past four seasons, had been eyeing a return as soon as this weekend at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now it’s uncertain when he’ll play.
“We felt like he was close because he had felt so good of late,” Brown said, “but this is certainly news that we didn’t want.”
Also Tuesday, the Astros officially placed shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a fractured rib and recalled infielder Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land.
Post Comment