July 3, 2025
Alvarez received two injections in his right hand after a hand specialist determined Wednesday that he was dealing with inflammation,
Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Alvarez experienced renewed soreness in the hand Tuesday after ramping up baseball activities, prompting a visit to the specialist. Additional imaging revealed that the main cause of the discomfort is inflammation, while the previously discovered fracture is no longer a factor in Alvarez's soreness. Alvarez will be shut down for a few days before being re-evaluated. While the latest news is about as good as Alvarez and the Astros could have hoped for, the 28-year-old slugger is without a timetable to resume his hitting progression or return from the 60-day injured list.