HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 14: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros takes batting practice before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on August 14, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
We learned more about Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez’s absence.
After missing all of summer camp and the first few weeks of the season, Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez finally rejoined the team on Friday. The team had never confirmed what was keeping him away, but most assumed it was related to COVID-19. Now Alvarez himself has confirmed that he did test positive for the virus.