Houston Astros Biggest Superstar Exits Spring Training Game against Phillies

The Houston Astros saw their biggest superstar exit their MLB Spring Training game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Kade Kistner | Mar 15, 2024

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The Houston Astros are hoping that they dodged a bullet on Friday evening while taking on the Philadelphia Phillies in Grapefruit League action.

After experiencing the potential loss of starting pitcher Jose Urquidy, the Astros can't afford to lose anyone else to injury long term.

During the second inning of the MLB Spring Training game, Yordan Alvarez, easily Houston's biggest superstar, exited the game. This occurred after he fouled a ball off his right foot while up to bat.

Local reports from The Athletic suggest he didn't look to be in any pain while exiting, however any exit is worrying.

It could just be a prudent move from the coaching and training staff in order to evaluate and protect Alvarez from any further injury. After all, it's just spring training and there is very little need for him to be out there, even if it is just a bruised foot.

Alvarez is once again expected to be in the running to compete for the American League MVP award during the 2024 MLB season. The slugger is the key piece in the Astros lineup and will play a large role if Houston hopes to achieve another American League West title and keep the Texas Rangers at bay.

In 2023, Alvarez slashed .293/.407/583 with 31 home runs and finished 13th in the AL MVP race.

Published Mar 15, 2024

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.