The Houston Astros are getting a timely boost from Yordan Alvarez as they continue their playoff push . Since returning from the injured list , Alvarez has been on fire . According to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, he is slashing .333/.519/.500 in seven games, showing his value as a cornerstone of Houston’s lineup. With the Yankees-Astros series starting this week , Alvarez’s resurgence could not have come at a better time.

Houston’s offense struggled to maintain consistency during Alvarez’s absence, but his return has injected new life into the lineup. He has been seeing the ball well, drawing walks and driving in key runs when it matters most. His ability to hit for both power and average gives the Astros an edge in tight games. His presence has also forced opposing pitchers to

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