Yordan Alvarez's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is serving as the DH and is batting third for the Astros on Tuesday versus the visiting Miami Marlins and left-hander Trevor Rogers. Fantasy managers will be thrilled to find that Alvarez is back in the starting lineup for the Astros after he left Saturday's game early against the Minnesota Twins after being hit in the right knee by a pitch. The 27-year-old All-Star didn't play on Sunday but apparently recovered nicely after a scheduled off day on Monday. Get Alvarez back into all starting fantasy lineups on Tuesday against Rogers. Alvarez is one of the best hitters in all of baseball and is batting an absurd .355 (39-for-110) against left-handed pitching this year, although with only five of his 19 home runs on the season. The Cuban slugger has never faced Rogers in his career.

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Alvarez was removed from Saturday's contest in Minnesota after being hit by a pitch in his right knee. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger didn't go for imaging, though, and was diagnosed with a right-knee contusion. It's not a serious injury, so he's likely just being held out on Sunday as a precaution. Fantasy managers should consider Alvarez to be day-to-day for now. With an off day coming on Monday, hopefully he'll be available to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins. Alvarez is a must-start in all fantasy leagues whenever he's active. Mauricio Dubon is in left field and batting sixth on Sunday, with catcher Yainer Diaz serving as the DH and batting cleanup against Twins rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) appears to have avoided serious injury after exiting early during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The left-handed slugger was pulled from the game after being hit by a pitch in the knee. The Astros aren't going to have any imaging done. Alvarez is being considered as day-to-day with a right knee contusion. Fantasy managers might be without Alvarez for a few games, but it doesn't sound like he'll miss significant time.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was hit on the right knee Saturday by Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan. Alvarez initially stayed in the game but was clearly laboring when running the bases. The team removed Alvarez in the eighth inning when Grae Kessinger pinch-hit for him. There was no immediate word on the extent of the injury. Alvarez is hitting .298 with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, four stolen bases and 56 runs scored.

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez smacked this third home run in as many games, a solo shot, on Wednesday night along with two RBI doubles in a 9-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The big lefty has been sizzling hot since the beginning of June and has carried his hot streak over to July with a 6-for-11 line with three home runs this month. The 27-year-old is in his prime and fantasy managers are all here for it. After an uncharacteristic slow start to the season, Alvarez is now on pace to have career numbers across the board along with a career-high in games played. If he continues this domination with the bat he could easily finish in the top 3 for AL MVP once again this season.