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Astros' Yordan Alvarez Injures Ankle, MRI Scheduled

9/16/2025

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Alvarez Injured Again

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros sprained his left ankle while crossing home plate in Monday's game against the Texas Rangers and left the field with assistance.
He will have an MRI on Tuesday and was seen on crutches and in a boot.
This season, Alvarez has a .273 batting average and six home runs, having previously missed over three months due to a hand injury.
The Astros are competing closely for the AL West and wild card spots.
Zach Cole replaced Alvarez in right field and made a significant contribution after the injury.

Summary

Cole's Stellar Debut

Zach Cole shined in his major league debut, hitting a two-run homer and driving in three runs after stepping in for the injured Yordan Alvarez.
The Astros defeated the Rangers, improving their record to 82-69, and are now half a game behind the Seattle Mariners in the AL West.
Houston's pitching excelled, with Jason Alexander allowing three runs and the bullpen delivering 4 1/3 scoreless innings.
The Rangers briefly led 3-2 in the fifth but faltered defensively, committing errors that aided the Astros' scoring.
The teams will continue their crucial series with the second game on Tuesday night.

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Historical Context

The Houston Astros won their first World Series in 2017, a milestone following their establishment in 1962. The team, featuring stars like Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa, achieved a .556 winning percentage that season. Today, injuries, such as Yordan Alvarez's, echo past challenges, while the emergence of players like Zach Cole is vital for maintaining competitiveness in the AL West.

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Alvarez Injured Again

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros sprained his left ankle while crossing home plate in Monday's game against the Texas Rangers and left the field with assistance.
He will have an MRI on Tuesday and was seen on crutches and in a boot.
This season, Alvarez has a .273 batting average and six home runs, having previously missed over three months due to a hand injury.
The Astros are competing closely for the AL West and wild card spots.
Zach Cole replaced Alvarez in right field and made a significant contribution after the injury.

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