Yordan Alvarez

Some players have power, whereas Yordan Alvarez has POWER. The 25-year-old ranks in the 100th percentile in average EV, HardHit%, xwOBA, xBA, xSLG, and Barrel% while coming in the 99th percentile in MaxEV. He has power to all fields, bats in the middle of a World Champion lineup, and will protect your ratios in traditional 5x5 leagues and those with advanced categories. Really, unless you are playing in a stolen base premium league, Alvarez offers little downside heading into 2023. (Those downsides are only injury concerns (he played in 135 games last year), and his outfield eligibility will probably expire after this season.) The four-category stud is worth a first-round pick.

Yordan Alvarez hits three doubles, scores twice in win Tuesday

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had another solid night at the plate, picking up three doubles in a 10-0 win over the Phillies Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Alvarez had the breakout season Astros fans and Dusty Baker was hoping for. He has 37 home runs, ranking sixth in the majors. His not just a power hitter as seen in his .304 batting average. Expect to have to use a first-round pick if you want his services next year.