Jesus Sanchez's days as an everyday player for the Houston Astros could end upon Yordan Alvarez's return from injury.

Still, the Astros (69-57) hold a 1.5-game lead in the AL West and could soon be receiving a major offensive boost—star slugger Yordan Alvarez. Alvarez, a three-time All-Star, immediately showed why he’s been so important to Houston these past few years with a multi-hit game for Double-A Corpus Christi.

Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there's a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain and help the team in the final weeks of the regular season.

Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there's a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain.