Alvarez first experienced issues with his hand in late April but stayed in the lineup. He was initially diagnosed with a muscle strain but a small fracture was discovered at the end of May.

Astros Announce Injury Update on All-Star Yordan Alvarez on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros have been without one of their best players while having a seven-game lead at the top of the AL West.

Yordan Alvarez received two injections in his injured hand and will be shut down from baseball activities for "the upcoming days."