Yordan Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez (knee) returns to the lineup for the Houston Astros for Game 1 of their AL Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez is back after missing the end of the regular season with a right knee sprain. The left-handed slugger will bat second and occupy the designated hitter spot against Detroit ace Tarik Skubal Tuesday.

Yordan Alvarez (knee) could resume baseball activities on Sunday. The swelling in his knee has subsided.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez was able to work out with a knee brace Saturday, and could quickly move on to more on Sunday. It looks like there is a chance Alvarez could be ready to go in time for the Astros' first playoff game.

Yordan Alvarez worked out in the weight room and walked on a treadmill while wearing a brace on his sprained right knee on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez has already been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. His status remains up in the air for the wildcard series.

Yordan Alvarez (knee) will not travel with the Astros to Cleveland this weekend and will be out for the rest of the regular season.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez feels better but has not resumed any baseball activity since suffering a right knee sprain on Sunday. The Astros will play it safe with their superstar outfielder as they prepare for the playoffs. Jason Heyward will likely continue to man the outfield in the meantime.

Yordan Alvarez is hoping to get some at-bats this weekend against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

The Astros clinched the AL West with Tuesday's win over the Mariners, so it is possible that leads to Houston resting Alvarez the rest of the regular season.