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flag Astros' Yordan Alvarez exits game with left ankle sprain after slipping at home plate, raising playoff concerns.

flag Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez left a game against the Texas Rangers with a left ankle sprain after slipping while crossing home plate in the first inning. flag The injury occurred as he tried to score, losing balance on his left foot and hobbling to the dugout. flag Alvarez, who had returned from a 100-game absence due to a hand injury on August 26, was replaced by rookie Zach Cole. flag The loss comes at a critical time for the Astros, who are one game behind the Seattle Mariners in the American League West race. flag The team confirmed the sprain, and Alvarez will undergo further testing to determine his availability for the remainder of the season and postseason.

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