The start of the 2026 MLB season has been one that the Houston Astros would probably like to forget. Injuries have contributed to a 16-26 start that has the club sitting in the basement of the American League West, while pitching woes have left them with a league-worst 5.50 ERA through 42 games.

One notable silver lining amidst those struggles has been the MVP-caliber play of start slugger Yordan Alvarez - at least up until now. Ever since winning AL Player of the Month honors for March/April, the 28-year-old's offensive production has taken a nosedive.

Alvarez Has Been Woeful in May

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

By the time the first full month of the season had wrapped up, Alvarez had slashed .356/.462/.737 while hitting 12 home runs ( a franchise record for March/April ) and 27 RBI.…