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Alvarez’s return should be a big boost to the Astros as the postseason approaches. He led the team in batting average (.308), home runs (35) and RBIs (86) last season.
Houston leads the American League West by 1.5 games over the Seattle Mariners.
The 28-year-old Alvarez hit .210 with 3 homers and 18 RBIs in 29 games this season before his injury.
