Cristian Javier - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Why Astros placed Cristian Javier on IL before MLB postseason | Sporting News This could be a significant loss for the Astros.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Javier lands on IL, ending regular season; Hendrickson promoted from Triple-A SEATTLE -- The Astros placed right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list prior to Wednesday’s game against the Mariners...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Done for 2026 The Astros placed Javier (groin) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Javier left his start Tuesday against Seattle after two innings due to right groin soreness, and Houston has now officially decided to shut the right-hander down for the year. He'll close the book on 2026 after enduring one of his least effective seasons in the majors, posting a 5.14 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 63 innings. Josh Hendrickson was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West

Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 to pull even with Texas atop the AL West

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pulled with groin tightness Javier was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mariners with right groin tightness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Javier gave up one hit and two walks while striking out two batters in two scoreless innings before his groin forced him to make a premature exit. The 29-year-old righty is tentatively lined up to start Houston's regular-season finale against the A's on Sunday, but the team will presumably monitor his status over the next several days before making a decision regarding his availability.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros Release Lineup Ahead Of Tuesday Showdown With Mariners The Astros and Mariners meet up in a critical two-game series at T-Mobile Park. In game one, Cristian Javier goes up against Logan Gilbert.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Astros Need 2022-Like Performance From Cristian Javier to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive The Houston Astros have dug themselves into a hole at the wrong time and it could affect their path to the postseason. It's obvious at this...

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Astros take road losing streak into matchup with the Mariners

The Houston Astros will attempt to break their three-game road skid in a matchup against the Seattle Mariners

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Picks up 6th loss Javier (2-6) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings to take the loss versus the Royals on Wednesday.

Impact Javier allowed a lot of traffic on the base paths, but all the damage came off of a John Rave home run in the fourth. This start continues a strong September for Javier where he has a 2.20 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 16.1 innings and three starts. The righty is scheduled to pitch next week in Seattle.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rave and Massey homer as Royals beat Astros 5-2, dropping Houston into first-place tie with Texas

John Rave hit a two-run homer, Michael Massey added a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat Houston 5-2, dropping the Astros into a first-place tie with the Texas Rangers in th...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Five Ks in six sterling innings Javier took a no-decision Thursday against Philadelphia, allowing one run on three hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.

Impact Javier was dominant at times Thursday, beginning the day with four no-hit innings to flummox the Phillies. Houston continues to keep a close eye on the right-hander's workload, as he's thrown 90 pitches just once in 2026, but he's surrendered a lone run in consecutive 79-pitch starts to open the month of September. He'll take a 5.50 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 55:23 K:BB through 55.2 innings into his next scheduled appearance at home against the Royals.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Smith's late HR lifts Astros after Javier gives Phils déjà vu with early no-hit stuff PHILADELPHIA – It wasn’t a World Series no-hitter, but Cristian Javier certainly looked comfortable on the mound at Citizens Bank Park. The...

SEPTEMBER 10 • MLB.COM

Cam Smith hit solo homer in 9th off All-Star closer Duran in Houston's 2-1 win over Phillies

Cam Smith hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning off Jhoan Duran and Cristian Javier combined on a three-hitter to lead the Houston Astros over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-...

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Phillies and Astros play to determine series winner

The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Cristian Javier Is Showing Signs of What the Astros Need Cristian Javier finally pitched the way the Houston Astros need him to in this final stretch of the season: He went five innings, allowing o...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Fans eight across five innings Javier (2-5) earned the win Friday against the Diamondbacks after allowing one run on one hit and three walks while striking out eight over five innings.

Impact Javier overpowered Arizona for most of his outing, with Gabriel Moreno's fourth-inning solo homer accounting for the only hit and run against him. The right-hander generated 17 swinging strikes among his 79 pitches (47 strikes) and retired the final five batters he faced. Javier's eight punchouts tied a season-high mark for him, and he's now allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last four starts. He owns a 4.19 ERA across 34.1 innings since the All-Star break and is scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Javier stifles D-backs in encouraging start for Astros' rotation HOUSTON -- The Astros are desperately seeking consistent starting pitching beyond Hunter Brown, Hayden Wesneski and Peter Lambert. Could vet...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Yainer Diaz homers in 3-run 3rd, Astros beat Diamondbacks 3-1

Yainer Diaz hit a solo home run in a three-run third inning, Cristian Javier combined with four relievers to limit Arizona to three hits and the Astros beat the Diamondbacks 3-1 on...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Takes loss in bulk relief Javier (1-5) took the loss against the Mets on Saturday, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks with four strikeouts over 4.1 innings.

Impact All of the damage against Javier came in a three-run fifth inning, and he threw a strong 57 of 78 pitches for strikes with 13 whiffs. The 29-year-old did manage to keep the ball in the park for the first time in five August contests, but he'll end the month 0-4 with a 5.79 ERA despite a strong 21:4 K:BB over those five outings. He owns a 6.45 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 42:19 K:BB across 44.2 innings this season and lines up for a home matchup with the Diamondbacks next weekend.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Slugger Juan Soto delivers for the Mets vs. Astros in return to lineup

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto delivered the go-ahead RBI single in his return to the line

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Mets vs. Astros Probable Starting Pitchers – Aug. 29 Carson Benge and the New York Mets will see Cristian Javier on the hill for the Houston Astros on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET.Mets vs. Astros P...

AUGUST 29 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fans season-high eight Sunday Javier did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Athletics, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out a season-high eight over four innings.

Impact Javier generated an impressive 21 whiffs while throwing 56 of his 90 pitches for strikes and set a season high by punching out eight. He kept the Athletics scoreless through four innings, but when he returned for the fifth, the right-hander allowed a leadoff single and a walk before Brian Serven launched a three-run homer that chased him from the game. Javier has not seen much improvement since returning to the rotation, posting a 5.68 ERA with a 0-3 record across four starts. He owns an inflated 6.47 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 38:19 K:BB across 40.1 innings this season and is slated to face the Mets on the road Saturday.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros' Gamble on Cristian Javier in Rotation Isn't Paying Off For Cristian Javier the first four innings of his start for the Houston Astros on Sunday were brilliant. And then he wasn't.

AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Falls to Angels Javier (1-4) allowed two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over four innings to take the loss versus the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact Javier was skipped the last time through the rotation. He has now lost three straight starts, allowing nine runs over 15 innings, including four home runs, in that span. He's at a 6.44 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB across 36.1 innings through 11 appearances (seven starts) on the year. Considering the Astros are on shaky ground, leading the AL West despite a 63-63 record, Javier's spot in the rotation is far from secure. He's tentatively projected to make his next appearance at home versus the Athletics.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie George Klassen dazzles with 7 scoreless innings as Angels beat AL West-leading Astros 3-1

Rookie George Klassen allowed one hit in a career-high seven scoreless innings and Josh Lowe homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

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