A key storyline for the Houston Astros following the All-Star break will be the ability for the team to get healthy. Despite the injuries, the Astros have a comfortable 5-game lead in the American League West. Still, if the Astros have plans of being a legitimate contender for the World Series this season, getting healthy will be a key part of that. Especially when it comes to left-handed slugger Yordan Alvarez and starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti.
Alvarez's recovery has been the question mark of the Astros' entire season. Sidelined initially during the first week of May with strain in his right hand, recent updates confirmed that Alvarez is recovering from a fracture.