One of the most intriguing storylines over the first half of the 2025 season was the Houston Astros' continued dominance in the AL West, despite the onslaught o

The Astros are eager for Alvarez’s hand to heal so his bat can rejoin the lineup and bolster their offense in the second half. In 2024, he hit .308 with a .959 OPS, launched 35 home runs and drove in 86 runs.a Left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh season as a member of the Houston Astros.

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia turned in a clean outing Sunday in his first Class-A rehab appearance with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, continuing his return from Tommy John surgery as the club awaits reinforcements to a depleted starting rotation.

Yordan Alvarez took swings off a tee on Thursday and will try to again on Saturday in return from hand injury.

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

Chas McCormick missed nearly two months with an oblique strain and should have chance to help injury-depleted outfield.