Astros Plan Yordan Alvarez for Primary DH Role to Manage Ankle Injury

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced plans for Yordan Alvarez to spend 'most of his season' at designated hitter. This move aims to limit his time in the field and help keep him healthy, following an injury-shortened 2025 campaign where he played 32 games at DH and 15 in left field. Alvarez's 2025 season concluded prematurely due to a severe left ankle sprain, but general manager Dana Brown confirmed he will be ready for the start of spring training.