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Houston Astros Optimistic On Álvarez Injury and Return

Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown gave an encouraging update on slugger Yordan Álvarez's injury and potential return to game action.
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Houston Astros Optimistic On Álvarez Injury and Return
Houston Astros Optimistic On Álvarez Injury and Return

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Houston Astros slugger Yordan Álvarez has been missed this spring in Grapefruit League action. His electricity and potential for fireworks every time he steps to the plate is a thing of beauty. The fans love it, his teammates feed off of it, and his contribution to the team is undeniable. 

Álvarez has been dealing with inflammation in his hand, but there is no structural damage. While he has received multiple diagnoses, the issue still has yet to be resolved.  

Yet, Houston remains optimistic. Speaking with the New York Post's Jon Heyman, Astros General Manager Dana Brown is optimistic on Álvarez's diagnosis. 

“His hand is going to be fine. He’s going to start swinging the bat on Saturday and he’s going to have a bunch of time to get ready,” Brown said. “We’re optimistic about it. It just takes time.”

However, a timetable for return to game action was not given. 

The Astros are rightfully taking a cautious approach to their slugger as they understand the impact he has on the entire roster when he is in the lineup. 

In the end, it's good news on the injury front for the perennial MVP candidate.  

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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