Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to inflammation in his right hand. This condition led to his absence from the team’s recent series against the Chicago White Sox. The move, retroactive to Saturday, was announced before Monday night’s game in Milwaukee. In a corresponding roster change, catcher César Salazar has been called up from Triple-A Sugar Land. Alvarez, 27, has struggled this season, hitting .210 with three home runs and 18 RBIs in 29 games, a stark contrast to his impressive performance in the previous season. Salazar, 26, will look to contribute after hitting .197 with two homers and seven RBIs in Triple-A. For more MLB news, visit AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb
