Yordan Alvarez Set for Grapefruit League Debut Next Week

Astros manager Joe Espada announced Thursday that Yordan Alvarez will make his Grapefruit League debut next week. Alvarez is being eased into game action this spring after dealing with injury issues last year, but he is currently considered fully healthy. The Houston Astros plan for the slugger to primarily serve as a designated hitter this season to help maintain his health, though he is still expected to make occasional starts in left field.