In a recent Grapefruit League game on March 15, 2024, Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez exited the field after the first inning due to an allergic reaction in his left eye, as confirmed by Astros manager Joe Espada on March 16, 2024. Initially, there was concern when Alvarez, after fouling a ball off his foot, left the field, leading to speculation about a potential injury. However, Espada clarified that Alvarez's foot was fine and the exit was purely precautionary. Jacob Melton replaced Alvarez in left field following his departure. In a separate incident, Trey Wingenter of another team was struck by a comebacker off his foot/leg and had to leave the game after just five pitches.
Espada: Yordan Alvarez 'fine' after early exit https://t.co/ZRQMGoKdVb
Yordan Alvarez left the Astros’ Grapefruit League game Friday after one inning because of an allergic reaction but is “fine,” manager Joe Espada said. https://t.co/Ojcu9T1quD
Yordan Alvarez exits Astros' Grapefruit League game with allergic reaction https://t.co/0oYHQ7W7zG
Astros manager Joe Espada said Yordan Alvarez left the game because of an allergic reaction in his left eye. His foot is fine.
Yordan Alvarez, who fouled a ball off his foot in the first inning, is leaving the field after the first inning. He's not limping, so this might just be precautionary. Jacob Melton takes over in LF for Alvarez.
Uh oh. Trey Wingenter took a come backer off his foot/leg. He’s coming out after five pitches.