Alvarez on Astros' wild-card roster but Verlander left off

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Yordan Alvarez is on the Houston Astros' roster for their wild-card series against the Detroit Tigers and batting second in Tuesday's Game 1.

Alvarez is in the lineup as the designated hitter.

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is not on the Astros' roster, however. Verlander pitched on Saturday night, getting his 262nd career victory when the Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-3.

Alvarez hasn't played in a game since Sept. 22 when he sustained a right knee sprain in a game against the Los Angeles Angels.

A three-time All-Star, Alvarez hit .308 with 35 home runs and 86 RBIs this season for the Astros, who finished first in the American League…