May 5, 2025
ANALYSISAlvarez had missed the previous two games with the injury, and while manager Joe Espada had indicated imaging on Alvarez's hand wouldn't be necessary, the designed hitter is now on his way back to Houston to have the hand checked out. The 27-year-old Alvarez dealt with nagging right hand inflammation a couple years ago, but it's not clear whether this latest injury is viewed as a recurrence.
Jose Altuve will serve as the designated hitter for the Astros on Monday in Milwaukee, and
Yainer Diaz and/or
Zach Dezenzo will also likely see increased action at DH while Alvarez is out.