AL West: Meyers' looming return to crowded Astros outfield

Houston Astros

With Yordan Alvarez returning from the IL last week, the Astros' outfield has become very crowded. Alvarez has seen time at DH and LF, while Jesús Sánchez, Cam Smith, Mauricio Dubón, and Jacob Melton have seen time in the outfield. Taylor Trammell was activated from the IL on Monday, while Jake Meyers and Zach Dezenzo could return from the IL this week. How will the Astros' outfield situation shake out? Let’s take a look. 

Alvarez is going to play every day, primarily at DH, but will get time at LF to allow Jose Altuve and others to DH. That leaves Jesús Sánchez to play LF when Alvarez plays DH. Sánchez is hitting .244 with two home runs since joining the Astros at the trade deadline. He has seen some playing time...

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