Yordan Alvarez DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is back in left field and is hitting second on Monday for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler at Citizens Bank Park in a matchup of last year's World Series. Alvarez returns to the lineup after missing the last three games with neck discomfort. The 27-year-old's injury was never considered serious, as evidenced by the fact that he's back playing the outfield to begin the new week. Alvarez is a must-start in all fantasy lineups and is currently riding an 18-game on-base streak in which he has gone .364/.475/.652 with five home runs. The matchup against Wheeler isn't great, but Alvarez does have two hits in his only two career at-bats against him. The left-handed Cuban slugger is hitting over .300 for the year with 25 home runs and 67 RBI in 451 at-bats.

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Sunday, but there's a strong chance he'll play in Monday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is hitting .306 with 25 home runs and 67 RBI this year and is riding an 18-game on-base streak, during which he's batting .364 with five home runs. He's also hitting .352 with 17 home runs and a 1.123 OPS on the road this season. Fantasy managers will want to check to see if the 27-year-old is back in Monday's lineup. If he is, even in a tough matchup against right-hander Zack Wheeler, Alvarez needs to be returned to all starting fantasy lineups. Alvarez has two hits in two career at-bats against Wheeler.

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (neck) is being kept out of the lineup for the second straight day due to neck discomfort. As a result, Mauricio Dubon will cover left field and bat in the nine-hole this afternoon. Before the injury, Alvarez was carrying an incredible .364/.475/.652 line with five long balls, 12 RBI, and a 12:10 BB:K ratio since the start of the month. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to the Houston starting nine prior to the series finale on Sunday evening. Dubon is riding a .233 AVG across his past nine games and should not be considered in DFS competitions this afternoon as he will face Baltimore right-hander Albert Suarez, who has tossed 17 2/3 straight scoreless frames with a strong 0.91 WHIP.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Alvarez is dealing with neck discomfort, so it sounds like a day-to-day type of issue. Fantasy managers should make sure to check their lineups and get Alvarez out on Friday. Alex Bregman will serve as the DH and bat second, while Chas McCormick covers left field and bats ninth versus lefty Cade Povich. Bregman is a must-start in all formats while McCormick can be avoided. McCormick is batting .193 with four home runs and 22 RBI this season. There should be better streaming options available on Friday.

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will retreat to the bench on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park. Alvarez is getting a much-needed day of rest after starting each of the team's last 29 games. With the All-Star left-handed slugger sitting out, Pedro Leon draws into the starting lineup in right field and will hit ninth against White Sox left-hander Ky Bush. The 27-year-old Alvarez has made the All-Star squad each of the last three years and is having another phenomenal season in 2024, slashing .306/.395/.552 with a .947 OPS, 25 home runs, 66 RBI, a career-high five stolen bases and 70 runs scored in 117 games played. He's been even better in August, going 19-for-50 (.380) with five home runs, three doubles and 11 RBI in 14 games. Alvarez is an elite hitter, folks.