Yordan Alvarez is making progress in his recovery from a right hand injury and feels he is "headed in the right direction" towards rejoining the Houston Astros. After last playing on May 2, Alvarez resumed hitting drills with soft toss at around 60-65% effort. Despite positive signs, he remains uncertain about a specific return date. Initially diagnosed with a muscle strain, it was later revealed to be a fracture, leading to an injection treatment due to inflammation.

The Astros are currently battling a slew of injuries, with key players including Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers on the injured list alongside Alvarez. Despite these setbacks, Houston has maintained a solid offensive performance, ranking fifth in OPS since Alvarez went down. Alvarez emphasized the importance of caution and a full recovery before returning to action, expressing hope that he won’t have to deal with pain for the rest of the season.