Astros’ Slugger Injury Update Leaves Playoff Chances in Question

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The Houston Astros entered the final week of September clinging to postseason hopes, but the latest update on Yordan Alvarez from the Houston Chronicle gave no guarantee their superstar slugger will play when it matters most. His comments left open the possibility of a return for the Astros’ season-ending series in Anaheim, though that scenario remains far from certain. Alvarez’s Injury TimelineAlvarez sprained his ankle last Monday while crossing home plate against the Texas Rangers, an incident manager Joe Espada called a “pretty significant” injury. Alvarez no longer wears a protective boot and walks without assistance, but the Astros continue to proceed with caution. Once healthy, he immediately transformed Houston’s lineup—slashing .369/.462/.569 in 19 games before the ankle injury struck.