Manager Joe Espada said Monday that he would like to "cut back" on Alvarez's playing time in left field for the 2025 season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Alvarez (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat second Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Tigers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez (knee) will do some hitting and running Monday at Minute Maid Park to test out his potential availability for the wild-card series, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez (knee) is expected to take part in some hitting work with the Astros on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Alvarez (knee) could resume baseball activities Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Alvarez (knee) will not travel with the Astros to Cleveland for their series this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Alvarez will undergo an MRI on his right knee Monday after an X-ray Sunday came back negative, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez (knee) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Manager Joe Espada told reporters after Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Angels that Alvarez will undergo imaging on his right knee, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez left Sunday's game against the Angels with a right knee contusion, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.