#Latest news with #AstrosManagerWashington Post29-05-2025GeneralWashington PostAstros' Yordan Alvarez 'really close' to returning after hand injuryHOUSTON — Houston manager Joe Espada said Thursday injured slugger Yordan Alvarez is getting 'really close' to returning to the lineup after sitting out with a hand injury for almost a month. Alvarez, who has been out since May 3 with right hand inflammation, hit off a pitching machine Thursday before the Astros opened a four-games series with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Washington Post29-05-2025GeneralWashington PostAstros' Yordan Alvarez 'really close' to returning after hand injuryHOUSTON — Houston manager Joe Espada said Thursday injured slugger Yordan Alvarez is getting 'really close' to returning to the lineup after sitting out with a hand injury for almost a month. Alvarez, who has been out since May 3 with right hand inflammation, hit off a pitching machine Thursday before the Astros opened a four-games series with the Tampa Bay Rays.