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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
Left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez is in his seventh season as a member of the Houston Astros. The Cuban superstar made his MLB debut in 2019 and took off immediately, winning American League Rookie of the Year after smashing 27 home runs and driving in 78 runs in just 87 games.
Had the Astros not suffered an alarming number of injuries -- five players who were in their Opening Day lineup are on the shelf -- Brice Matthews would still be manning second base at Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Yordan Alvarez took swings off a tee on Thursday and will try to again on Saturday in return from hand injury.
BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead. Arizona has a 50-51 record overall and a 26-26 record at home. The Diamondbacks rank third in the NL with 146 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.
With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.
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Chas McCormick missed nearly two months with an oblique strain and should have chance to help injury-depleted outfield.
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Yardbarker on MSNDiamondbacks not acting like sellers, face injury-riddled AstrosThe Arizona Diamondbacks look to build on a strong run while the Houston Astros hope to get back on track when the teams meet in a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks opened play after the All-Star break with a three-game sweep of the St.