Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is set to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday, August 19th, in Double-A.

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.

Astros star slugger Yordan Alvarez has received a huge update regarding a next step in his long injury recovery.

Yordan Alvarez is expected to play a few games with Corpus Christi in what could be final stage of recovery from broken bone in hand.

The return of Alvarez has been long-awaited by Astros' fans as it seemingly just continued to get pushed back throughout this season. But, the fact that Alvarez was able to go through live at-bats is a big step in the right direction for the Astros.

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.

The Houston Astros have been waiting for the return of key bats to their lineup, and Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers are on their way.