Yordan Alvarez seeks historic triple crown as Astros pursue right-handed bat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Yordan Alvarez is on pace to lead MLB in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, a feat last achieved by Mickey Mantle in 1956. As the Astros look to bolster their roster after a quiet trade deadline, potential right-handed outfield options include Austin Hays and Jorge Soler. The team is also monitoring the progress of pitcher Mike Burrows, who is close to making a rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land. Bryan Abreu, who has been strong on the mound, remains a key player, having not allowed an earned run since July 12. The Astros recently promoted top draft picks Logan Hughes and Kam Durnin to Class A Fayetteville.
- •Yordan Alvarez aims to lead MLB in AVG, HR, and RBI.
- •Astros seek right-handed outfield bat options like Soler and Hays.
- •Pitcher Mike Burrows nearing rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land.
- •Bryan Abreu has not allowed an earned run since July 12.
- •Top draft picks Hughes and Durnin promoted to Class A Fayetteville.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Crawfish Boil: Yordan Chasing History, Search for RH OF Bat, Okert, Lambert, Smith & More
"The latest news and notes about the Houston Astros: Four times since 1920 has a player led all of MLB in AVG, HR, and RBI. The last player to do it was Mickey Mantle in 1956. 70 years later, Yordan Alvarez is challenging to be the next to do it: Some Astros top draft picks […]
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