Over the last couple weeks, the news on Astros star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was moving in a positive direction after a hand issue has kept him out since the beginning of May. General manager Dana Brown even told media this week that the star slugger was flying west to be in the lineup for the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Yordan Alvarez said he felt pain in his right hand after taking 'some swings' against live pitching in Florida and has been shut down.

Yordan Alvarez suffered a setback in West Palm Beach, Dana Brown said. He reported hand soreness after taking some swings on Monday and has been shut down. Alvarez will see a specialist in the next 48 hours, after which the Astros hope to know more.