Astros Confirm Yordan Alvarez Off-Limits in Trade Talks

Despite the trade market heating up as the deadline approaches, the Houston Astros have made their stance clear regarding star slugger Yordan Alvarez. The organization has informed Alvarez that he will not be traded, signaling his continued importance to the team's core as they look toward the second half of the season. Alvarez currently leads the American League in home runs, holding a one-homer advantage over Yankees slugger Ben Rice.