Yordan Alvarez

Yordan Alvarez is reportedly dealing with a virus, but he is in Monday's lineup against the Rangers in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez is reportedly dealing with an upset stomach and headaches. He was not part of the introductions in Game 1 Sunday night. The Astros are looking to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole against Nathan Eovaldi and Texas.

Yordan Alvarez had a solid performance in Monday's game against the Mariners, going 2-for-4 with a double and a home run.

Fantasy Impact

This outing adds to his already impressive season stats, which include a .294 batting average, 30 home runs, and 96 RBI in 109 games played. Alvarez's power hitting has been a major asset for fantasy owners, and his ability to drive in runs consistently makes him a valuable asset going forward.

Yordan Alvarez is back in the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Kansas City Royals Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez returns after sitting out for rest reasons Wednesday, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting third against the Royals for manager Dusty Baker Friday.

Yordan Alvarez's power surge continues as he smacked his 28th home run of the season, adding to his impressive 93 RBI total.

Fantasy Impact

With a .297 batting average and a strong supporting cast, Alvarez remains a valuable fantasy asset down the stretch.

Yordan Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a homer and three RBI on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

With 27 home runs and 88 RBI on the season, Alvarez has proven to be a consistent run producer, making him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups. While his strikeout rate remains a concern, his impressive batting average and ability to drive in runs make him a must-start option moving forward.