MILWAUKEE — Already mired in an inconsistent offensive start, the Houston Astros placed designated hitter Yordan Alvarez on the injured list Monday with what they described as right hand inflammation.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez hit in the batting cage Monday as he nears a return from a right hand muscle strain, manager Joe Espada said. "He's doing well," Espada said before the Astros' ...

Yordan Alvarez appears close to rejoining the Houston Astros after nearly a month-long absence due to a right hand injury. Alvarez took batting practice on the field Thursday for the first time since ...

You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...