Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez has been one of the best offensive players in the MLB this season. Unfortunately, a hand injury now threatens to prevent him from playing in the All-Star Game. Alvarez first suffered the injury last month. The slugger has been dealing with this injury for a while. It has not improved but has progressively worsened.Yordan Alvarez was placed on the 10-day Injury List. He could potentially be unable to participate in both the All-Star Game and the Home Run Derby.Julia Morales was the first to report this news, along with comments from Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker.Julia Morales@JuliaMoralesYordan Alvarez is headed to the IL. Dusty Baker said his hand has been getting progressively worse.46376Yordan Alvarez is headed to the IL. Dusty Baker said his hand has been getting progressively worse.This is disappointing for fans of the Houston Astros.Travis Vymos@phins_aggies@danielle_lerner Damn that sucks I wonder if he even plays in the All Star game3@danielle_lerner Damn that sucks I wonder if he even plays in the All Star gameThe MLB season is a marathon, not a sprint. Injuries like this are an unfortunate part of the equation. One fan wishes he could give him his own hand!Astros 2022 WS Champs@ItzPenaSzn@danielle_lerner @Chandler_Rome Ill give him my hand.1@danielle_lerner @Chandler_Rome Ill give him my hand.Yordan Alvarez has been a key part of the Astros' success this season and his injury will be a hindrance. Thankfully, the team is far enough ahead in their division to allow him time to heal.Houston Astros placing Yordan Alvarez on 10-day Injury List has fans nervousYordan Alvarez hitting another dingerThe Astros are running away with the American League West with a 12-game lead over the Seattle Mariners and a 15-game lead on the Texas Rangers. This division lead is a generous cushion. Even if the team loses a few games while Alvarez is out, he should have ample time to heal completely.M Keller@mbesg_keller@JuliaMorales Trying to look on the bright side…better now than at the end of September….Get well soon, Air Yordan!@JuliaMorales Trying to look on the bright side…better now than at the end of September….Get well soon, Air Yordan!If this injury had come closer to the playoff push, it could have had massive implications. Since Alvarez's recovery is expected to be short term, the dominant AL West leaders should be fine in the interim.Ari Alexander@AriA1exanderSource on Yordan Alvarez:“Hand is bugging him, team wants to stay on the safe side, but nothing to worry about.”#LevelUp23431Source on Yordan Alvarez:“Hand is bugging him, team wants to stay on the safe side, but nothing to worry about.”#LevelUpYordan Alvarez has a season batting average of .306 with 26 homers. He has been one of the league's most electric players.Tony Davila@Pitching_ToneEven as a Mariners fan this sucks. Dude might be the best hitter in baseball and is so fun to watch hit twitter.com/mlbonfox/statu…FOX Sports: MLB@MLBONFOXYordan Alvarez has been placed on the IL as his "hand has been getting progressively worse," per @JuliaMorales26735Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the IL as his "hand has been getting progressively worse," per @JuliaMorales https://t.co/efi3GpP8dZEven as a Mariners fan this sucks. Dude might be the best hitter in baseball and is so fun to watch hit twitter.com/mlbonfox/statu…This period of rest is certainly for the best, even if it means we don't get to see one of the best hitters compete in the Home Run Derby. At this point, it is simply not worth the risk.michael@TuckerToHOF@phins_aggies @danielle_lerner The less swings the better at this point8@phins_aggies @danielle_lerner The less swings the better at this pointYordan Alvarez should return relatively soon, but it still has fans worried.Ulysses S. Cocksman@USCocksmani am currently day to day with emotional discomfort twitter.com/juliamorales/s…Julia Morales@JuliaMoralesYordan Alvarez is headed to the IL. Dusty Baker said his hand has been getting progressively worse.183Yordan Alvarez is headed to the IL. Dusty Baker said his hand has been getting progressively worse.i am currently day to day with emotional discomfort twitter.com/juliamorales/s…Yordan Alvarez will likely be unable to participate in the 2022 All-Star Game festivities. While this injury is not expected to be long-term, the team is playing it safe with sights set on the postseason.