Yordan Alvarez Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 237 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/27/1997 (26)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- None
Yordan Alvarez Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Yordan Alvarez News
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez had another solid game at the plate in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Royals. Alvarez went 4-for-5 with three singles, a double, and two RBI. The 26-year-old has picked things up after stumbling early and is now slashing .347/.407/.653 with four home runs, nine runs scored, and 11 RBI in 54 plate appearances. He is on pace to deliver top-tier fantasy production once again.
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez busted his slump in Wednesday's 8-0 drubbing of the Toronto Blue Jays, going 4-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI. Entering the evening just 3-for-24 this season, Alvarez blasted a solo homer to get the scoring started in the third inning before driving in Jose Altuve for another run during the fourth frame, capping off a monster game with a mammoth solo shot in the sixth. The huge effort gets the 26-year-old slugging superstar's batting average up to .241 with a .796 OPS over his first 29 at-bats of the young season ahead of the start of the Lone Star Series on Friday against the defending-champion Texas Rangers. Alvarez prepares to face off with two right-handers and two lefties during the four-game set, but he's as matchup-proof that a left-handed fantasy hitter can come.
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was removed from Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Miami Marlins early, but it wasn't due to injury, with manager Joe Espada saying it was planned all along for Alvarez to take only two at-bats. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger had an injury scare a few days ago in camp, too, but that turned out to be just an eye irritation. Alvarez has proven to be injury-prone so far in his career, but his offensive exploits in a stacked Astros lineup outweigh the potential health risks. The former American League Rookie of the Year in 2019 has made the All-Star team in each of the last two seasons and has exceeded 30 homers and 90 RBI in each of the last three seasons in Houston. He's ranked as the No. 15 overall fantasy player at RotoBaller and should be fine for Opening Day on March 28 against the New York Yankees.
Batting Order
1 | Jose Altuve |
2 | Yordan Alvarez |
3 | Alex Bregman |
4 | Kyle Tucker |
5 | Yainer Diaz |
6 | Jeremy Peña |
7 | Mauricio Dubón |
8 | José Abreu |
9 | Victor Caratini |
Yordan Alvarez Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Jose Altuve |
2 | Yordan Alvarez |
3 | Alex Bregman |
4 | Kyle Tucker |
5 | Yainer Diaz |
6 | Jeremy Peña |
7 | Mauricio Dubón |
8 | José Abreu |
9 | Victor Caratini |
Look at Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez's numbers from the 2023 season (31 home runs, 97 RBIs, and 77 runs), and fantasy managers might think, "That's a very good season!" And it was, except for one thing: it was two-thirds of a season. Alvarez missed 48 games due to various injuries last year and still managed almost to produce a 30-100 campaign while slashing .293/.407/.583. Only seven players slashed at least .290/.400/.500 last season, and Alvarez's 170 wRC+ was second to just Shohei Ohtani. The injuries are less of a concern when you realize Alvarez averaged 140 games played in 2021-2022, and he is just 27 years old. Alvarez somehow dropped in barrel rate and hard-hit rate compared to 2022, likely due to injuries. If he puts those behind him and reaches that same power level from 2022 (.672 expected slugging percentage), this is one of a few players with a legitimate 50-home run upside in 2024. ATC projects Alvarez to smash 39 homers and drive in 108 runs over 599 plate appearances in 2024. Currently going in the middle of the second round in drafts, he is a top target if steals or starting pitching is already locked down with the first pick.