Alvarez, who hasn't played since May 2 due to a hand injury, gives Houston a much-needed left-handed hitter. But how effective will he be?

But one of the most standout players who hit the injured list for the Astros was Yordan Alvarez. He played in 29 games before hitting the injured list with a hand issue, and after suffering a setback in the middle of the summer, he continued to miss time.

Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list after recovering from a fractured right hand

The Astros' 2026 season will begin at home against the Angels but doesn't have many divisional games over the final month-plus.

The Houston Astros will open next season at Daikin Park as Major League Baseball released all 30 schedules earlier this week.