October 13, 2024

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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez (knee sprain) to miss Mariners series

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said after Monday night’s game that All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez would not play during their current three-game series against the Seattle Mariners due to a knee sprain.

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However, the manager is hopeful that Alvarez can return for the final regular-season series at the Cleveland Guardians, which begins Friday.

“If there’s a chance for him to come back in the regular season, it’s good news. I hope it would have been just one game, but that’s not the case,” Espada said.

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Alvarez sustained the injury Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels when he slid into second base on a double in the third inning. He spent several minutes on the field being looked at by a member of the Astros training staff before exiting. Alvarez was originally diagnosed with a knee contusion.

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Alvarez, 27, has batted .308 with 35 home runs and 86 RBIs in 147 games, 94 spent as Houston’s designated hitter and 53 as a left fielder. He was an All-Star selection for the third consecutive year.

The Astros (85-72) lost 6-1 to the Mariners on Monday and have a four-game lead on Seattle in the American League West with five games to play.

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