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What happened to Yordan Alvarez? Live injury updates for Astros vs. Cubs on 5/23/26

What happened to Yordan Alvarez? Live injury updates for Astros vs. Cubs on 5/23/26

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By: Brendan O'Sullivan

UPDATE: Alvarez left the game due to back spasms.

Yordan Alvarez left Saturday’s game between the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning. He left the game mid at-bat with an apparent injury.

Although Alvarez didn’t finish the at-bat, he was charged with the strikeout. Zach Dezenzo entered the game with an 0-2 count and will play DH for the remainder of this contest.

Alvarez is not eligible for DraftKings Early Exit. He finished the game 0-2 with a walk, run and strikeout.

Stay tuned to DK Network for live updates on his injury status.

Brendan O'Sullivan

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