What happened to Astros’ Yordan Álvarez?
YORDAN Alvarez had to leave mid-game as a result of a medical emergency during a game against the Atlanta Braves.
His coach gave an update on his condition after the game.
What happened to Astros' Yordan Alvarez?
On August 19, 2022, Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez had to leave a game against the Atlanta Braves abruptly during the fifth inning.
The Astros cited an illness as the reason for his departure.
In a statement made on its official Twitter account, the Astros stated: "Yordan Alvarez left the game due to feeling ill on the field. He was evaluated in the training room and then transported to a local hospital for further evaluation."
Shedding more light on Yordan's departure from the game, Astros manager Dusty Baker stated: "He’s being analyzed by the doctors. They said all his vitals are good. He’s feeling normal but he still has to see our doctor.
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"He was just, he had shortness of breath, and then when they shot the fireworks off, the smoke kind of made it worse."
He concluded: "I’m glad we got him out when we did because I looked up and he was in the dugout and it was kind of a scary moment because it could be anything, but they said he’s doing fine at the moment."
Who is Yordan Alvarez?
Yordan Alvarez was born in June 1997 in Las Tunas, Cuba.
He is a professional baseball player who plays as a designated hitter and left fielder in Major League Baseball (MLB).
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He made his first MLB debut for the Houston Astros on June 9, 2019.
Prior to his MLB debut, Yordan played in the Cuban National Series for Las Tunas.
However, he defected from Cuba in 2016 and acquired a Haitian residency. He signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Subsequently, Houston Astros signed him from the Dodgers in 2016 before he made his professional debut.
What is Yordan Alvarez' net worth?
According to First Sportz, Yordan Alvarez has an estimated net worth of approximately $1.5million, as of August 2022.
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His main source of wealth is said to be from his salary from his MLB contract.
He also earns income from brand endorsements and sponsorships.