Alvarez Out as Astros Face Rays | Sports News

The Astros just crushed the Phillies, but disaster strikes quickly as Yordan Alvarez—Houston’s MVP-caliber slugger—is sidelined with an ankle tweak, missing tonight’s opener against the Rays. With Alvarez leading the league in batting average and slugging, his absence could shake up their playoff push. Jose Altuve steps into the DH spot and leadoff role, while Nick Allen takes over at second. The manager hinted Alvarez might pinch-hit if needed, but for now, it’s a major blow. The Astros still hold their division lead and need every win to secure a top seed—but they’ll rely on others to rise when the big bat is out.

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