Yordan Alvarez's Spring Debut Delayed Due to Normal Buildup, Date TBD

Yordan Alvarez will not make his spring debut until "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, according to manager Joe Espada. While Carlos Correa and Christian Walker are set to debut Thursday, and Jose Altuve on Friday, Alvarez's appearance will follow. The Houston Astros slugger's delayed debut is notable for fantasy drafts, where he's discounted due to 2025 injury issues, making the length of this delay a key factor to monitor.