Astros' Yordan Alvarez Expected Back Soon from Hand Injury

Several MLB teams are dealing with key injuries to star players, impacting their lineups and rotations. The Houston Astros received relatively good news about designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, who is sidelined with a right hand muscle strain but is expected to return once eligible, offering hope to their underperforming offense. The Los Angeles Dodgers face a more uncertain situation with outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who has a Grade-1 adductor strain and no set timeline for return, despite his strong start to the season. Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs face challenges in their pitching rotation after Shota Imanaga suffered a hamstring injury, with further evaluation pending to determine its severity. These injuries come as each team navigates competitive seasons, with the Astros and Cubs particularly reliant on their stars to boost their struggling lineups and rotations. Timely recoveries will be crucial for these teams as they aim to maintain or improve their standings.