FILE – Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez waits to hit during batting practice before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, April 21, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File) (Eric Christian Smith, Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
The wait for Yordan Alvarez’s return seems to finally be over.
On Tuesday, the Houston Astros announced that the star outfielder has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and added to the Astros’ active roster for the first time in months.
Shortly after the reinstatement was confirmed, the team released tonight’s starting lineup, complete with Alvarez playing in left field and hitting cleanup.
Alvarez will be on the field for the first time since May 2. After going on the 10-day IL with hand inflammation, the Astros’ star slugger was diagnosed with a small muscle strain, which further MRIs determined to be a small fracture of the fourth metacarpal.
Alvarez originally aimed to return in early July, but he was shut down again after he noticed new soreness during his rehabilitation.
Right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown will start at the mound tonight for Houston. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m.
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Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.