Houston Astros General Manager Dana Brown indicated that slugger Yordan Alvarez had been assigned to the team’s Double affiliate Corpus Christi Hooks to begin a rehab assignment.

The star slugger may finally be nearing a return to Houston's lineup. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

The Houston Astros have been inundated with injuries this season, especially to their underwhelming offense. But Houston may get reinforcements back with Yordan Alvarez's return.

HOUSTON — Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, moving the three-time All-Star slugger a step closer toward his long-awaited return from a fractured right hand.

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez took another small step Monday in his return from a fractured bone in his right hand when he hit some soft toss in the batting cage, in addition to hitting baseballs off a tee,

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, moving him closer to a return after sitting out for more than three months.