Alvarez first experienced issues with his hand in late April but stayed in the lineup. He was initially diagnosed with a muscle strain but a small fracture was discovered at the end of May.

Astros Announce Injury Update on All-Star Yordan Alvarez on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros have been without one of their best players while having a seven-game lead at the top of the AL West.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.