Yordan Alvarez key for Astros in upcoming Wild Card Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The Houston Astros, holding an 81-81 record, prepare to face the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card Series at Daikin Park. Despite a lackluster regular season, Jeff Passan highlights Yordan Alvarez as a significant asset, having led the Majors in multiple hitting categories and being a frontrunner for the AL MVP. Alvarez's performance is considered crucial as the team deals with struggles in their pitching staff, described as a 'mess' beyond Hunter Brown. With the postseason approaching, Alvarez's ability to change games with his hitting will be vital for Houston's chances.
- •Astros finished the regular season at 81-81 and won the AL West title.
- •They will face the Chicago White Sox in the Wild Card Series.
- •Yordan Alvarez led the Majors in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
- •Jeff Passan notes Alvarez's potential to offset pitching struggles.
- •Alvarez is recognized as a frontrunner for the AL MVP award.
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Why Yordan Alvarez can fix Astros' 'mess' in MLB postseason
"The Astros cannot depend on Alvarez to carry them.
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