Yordan Alvarez paces MLB in home runs and RBIs

He also sits second overall with a .328 batting average.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

Yordan Alvarez with MLB ranks: 34 HR (1st) 77 RBI (1st) .328 AVG (2nd) https://t.co/P55fwXkMbw Via @MLB on X

What happened: Yordan Alvarez was voted the American League's starting designated hitter earlier in July. His production places him in contention for the triple crown.

Why it matters: The offensive output anchors a Houston lineup trying to close ground in the American League West. The club currently sits 3.5 games back of the division lead.

By the numbers: Alvarez has opened a wide advantage atop the major league OPS leaderboard.

What to watch: Houston is evaluating trade deadline strategies as it pushes for a postseason berth.

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