The issue had caused the three-time All-Star to miss the last two games of the Astros’ weekend series with the Chicago White Sox.

Losing your top slugger is never ideal, but the Houston Astros might be onto something with their latest roster move. Yordan Alvarez’s injury opens the door for lineup experimentation — and a chance for unexpected players to make their mark.

All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation, the Houston Astros announced Monday. The move is retroactive to May 3, when Alvarez was scratched from the lineup before the Astros' 8-3 win over the host Chicago White Sox.