Astros All-Star OF Yordan Alvarez exits vs. Angels with knee injury

Field Level Media|published: Sun 22nd September, 16:17 2024

MLB: Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros

Sep 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez (44) hits a single during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez left in the third inning of Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Angels due to a right knee contusion.

The left fielder injured his right leg sliding into second base on a double. He spent several minutes on the field being looked at by a member of the Astros training staff before exiting.

Mauricio Dubon entered the game to pinch run for Alvarez and played left field. Houston was leading 4-3 after six innings.

Alvarez, 27, was 2-for-2 on Sunday, including a single. The three-time All-Star outfielder, including this season, is batting .308 with 35 home runs and 86 RBIs.

--Field Level Media