The star Cuban baseball player Yordan Álvarez will not see any more action with the Houston Astros for the remainder of the current Major League Baseball regular season.
Francys Romero, a specialized journalist, published on the social media platform Facebook that manager Joe Espada detailed that the player from Tunero is dealing with problems in his right knee, which has kept him away from activities on the diamonds.
Despite the fact that the powerful left-handed hitter has shown signs of improvement in recent days, the Astros prefer to take precautions and avoid any risk that could compromise his participation in the postseason.
"Yordan will not travel with the team to Cleveland for the final series of the season. He will remain in Houston working with the coaches and the medical staff," Espada explained. The team's goal is for Álvarez to be fully recovered by the start of the playoffs.
His absence in the final stretch of the regular season is a significant blow for the Astros, who rely heavily on his offensive production. However, the team already has a secure spot in the deciding round.
With 35 home runs and 86 RBIs in the season, the Cuban has been a key piece in the team's success. His power at the plate and ability to drive in runs make him one of the most feared players by opposing pitchers.
However, the depth of Houston's lineup has been key to their performance, and the team is confident that other players can fill the temporary void. In fact, Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman have taken the reins on offense, while the coaching staff works to adjust strategies for the postseason.
The focus is now on a full recovery before the first playoff game. Although no exact timeline has been set for his return, the team is confident that his rest and intensive treatment will put him in optimal condition to return to the diamond when he is needed most.
The health status of the Cuban is one of the key points in the Astros' planning for the postseason. If he manages to fully recover, Álvarez will be one of the big assets in the attempt to win a new World Series.
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