Seattle Mariners fans are breathing a collective sigh of relief today, as Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is going to miss the upcoming series between the two clubs at Daikin Park this weekend.
There's no secret this series is big. The Mariners lead the AL West, and are inching closer and closer to their first division title since 2001. The Astros are just 0.5 games behind them, and looking to recapture the title that has been theirs since 2021. It is sure to be a heated showdown, with the Mariners still looking for revenge after their defeat in 2022 playoffs.