Yordan Alvarez to Begin Rehab Assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is set to begin a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. He has been sidelined for over three months with a small fracture in his right hand, initially misdiagnosed as a muscle strain. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Alvarez is feeling better and will start as the designated hitter, expecting him to need a few games before rejoining the major league club. His return would be a significant boost for the Astros, as he led the team in batting average, home runs, and RBIs last season.