The Houston Astros are currently sitting atop the American League West with a record of 43-32. They are five games clear of the Seattle Mariners, who are in second place with a record of 37-36, and 6.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Angels, who are in third with a 36-38 mark. The Astros have done a great job building this early lead, but there is plenty of work left to do. Several obstacles have popped up recently for the team to overcome, such as injuries to key players on the roster. More News: Houston Astros Pitching Shockingly Emerges as Top-5 MLB Unit This Season They are still waiting for star designated hitter Yordan Alvarez, who is dealing with a fractured hand, to return to the lineup.