Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez will be be "out for a while" after suffering a "pretty significant" left ankle sprain on Monday, manager Joe Espada told media, including The Athletic , on Tuesday. For now, Alvarez will remain on the active roster.

Alvarez exited Monday night's game against the Texas Rangers , an eventual Houston win, after suffering the injury while crossing the plate during the bottom of the first inning. Alvarez, who scored on a throwing error by Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter to give the Astros an early 2-0 edge, saw his left foot slide after touching down on the plate.

Alvarez then needed assistance stopping his momentum outside of the Astros dugout before clearly being hobbled as he made his retreat down the steps and into the Houston clubhouse.

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