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Alvarez Battles Ex-Teammate for All-Star DH Spot
26 Jun
Summary
- Yordan Alvarez is a top contender for the AL All-Star starting DH spot.
- He faces former teammate George Springer in the final voting phase.
- Alvarez is also pursuing a historic Triple Crown for the Astros.
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is a leading candidate for an American League All-Star starting spot and is also in contention for a rare Triple Crown.
Alvarez has advanced to the final phase of All-Star fan voting for the designated hitter position. He will face off against Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer, a former Astros teammate, in this crucial stage.
Alvarez's current season performance is exceptional, with impressive batting, home run, and RBI numbers. If he maintains these statistics, he could become the first Houston Astros player to win the Triple Crown.
Springer, who played for the Astros from 2014 to 2020, is also a finalist but has significantly lower statistics this season, partly due to missing games because of an injury.
Alvarez's previous All-Star selections were in 2022, 2023, and 2024, underscoring his consistent performance. The Astros are currently in Detroit for a series before returning home.
