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.

There's a good chance the Houston Astros get the news they have been searching for all season on Tuesday; that Yordan Alvarez is healthy enough to be activated