Yordan Alvarez was held out of the Houston Astros lineup for a second consecutive game due to right hand inflammation Sunday but was feeling "better," manager Joe Espada said. Alvarez was scratched from Saturday's lineup after his hand felt sore during pre-game hitting.

Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who has gotten off to a slow start this season, was scratched from the lineup prior to Saturday’s game against the White Sox at Rate Field with inflammation in his right hand.