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Alvarez's MVP Case: Leading AL in Batting, HRs, RBIs
25 Sep
Summary
- Yordan Alvarez leads the AL in batting average, home runs, and RBIs.
- Astros and Rangers are tied for the AL West lead with five games remaining.
- Cristian Javier placed on IL; Josh Hendrickson joins roster.
With five games remaining in the regular season, the Houston Astros find themselves in a nail-biting race for the American League West title, currently tied with the Texas Rangers. Houston holds the crucial season tiebreaker over their rivals.
Yordan Alvarez is making a strong case for the AL MVP award, leading the league in batting average (.314), tied for home runs (41), and second in RBIs (102). His offensive prowess is a significant factor in the Astros' performance this season.
In roster news, the Astros have placed right-hander Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list due to a right groin strain. Left-hander Josh Hendrickson has been selected from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill his spot on the active roster. Additionally, infielder/outfielder Brice Matthews has been placed on the 10-day IL with left knee inflammation, with outfielder Lucas Spence recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land.
