PT TODAY: Alvarez knee injury ends his 2020 season.
Aug 20 2020
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| American League | National League | |
| Astros | Yordan Alvarez done for season | |
| Houston Astros OF Yordan Alvarez (knee) will undergo surgery next week and is out for the rest of the season, according to manager Dusty Baker Wednesday, Aug. 19. Source: The Athletic - Jake Kaplan | |
| BHQ take: Per last night's notes here, our downward adjustment in Alvarez's playing time came quickly. His absence may or may not help OF Michael Brantley return from the IL (quad discomfort) and likely to most of the vacated DH AB, time will tell. But in the meantime, recently promoted rookie Taylor Jones (0-for-3 career and YTD) will get DH reps from the left side,... |
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