Yordan Alvarez last played May 2, with a fractured hand sidelining him for the bulk of the Astros' season to date.

But one of the most standout players who hit the injured list for the Astros was Yordan Alvarez. He played in 29 games before hitting the injured list with a hand issue, and after suffering a setback in the middle of the summer, he continued to miss time.

Alvarez, who hasn't played since May 2 due to a hand injury, gives Houston a much-needed left-handed hitter. But how effective will he be?