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Astros' Yordan Alvarez Placed on IL Because of Hand Injury

The Houston Astros placed designated hitter and outfielder Yordan Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a hand injury Sunday.

According to Astros field reporter Julia Morales, Astros manager Dusty Baker said Alvarez's hand has been getting "progressively worse."

Alvarez, who first suffered the injury last month, flew back to Houston for treatment ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Oakland Athletics, per Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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