"The Astros are sending Yordan Alvarez for an MRI on his left ankle, manager Joe Espada said postgame (via Space City's Julia Morales). Houston's star slugger gingerly exited tonight's win over Texas in the first inning after hurting his ankle scoring a run. The club announced a few innings later that he was diagnosed with an ankle sprain. Chandler Rome of The Athletic observed that Alvarez was on crutches and in a walking boot in the clubhouse after the game."
"Alvarez missed the bulk of the season with a small fracture in his right hand. He was out between the start of May and the final week of August. The three-time All-Star had started the year slowly but has raked since his return from the injured list. He's hitting .369 with a trio of home runs in 18 games over the past three weeks. Alvarez has been in vintage form and is back as one of the team's lineup anchors."
Yordan Alvarez exited a game after injuring his left ankle while scoring and is being sent for an MRI after being diagnosed with an ankle sprain. He was seen on crutches and wearing a walking boot in the clubhouse. Alvarez missed much of the season with a small fracture in his right hand but returned in late August and has hit .369 with three home runs in 18 games over the past three weeks. The Astros have used him in left field, affecting Jose Altuve's role. Alvarez's absence would boost playing time for Zach Cole and could shift Altuve toward DH with Mauricio Dubón at second base.
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