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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...

23 HOURS AGO • 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.

1 DAY AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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...

1 DAY AGO • 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

Slotting back into rotation Tuesday Javier will start Tuesday's game against the Angels in Houston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Javier will be making his third consecutive start but will take the hill for the first time since Aug. 9, as the Astros were able to get by with a four-man rotation during a six-game slate last week. Over his prior two starts, Javier surrendered seven earned runs on 15 hits and one walk across 11 innings, so his spot in the rotation could be on shaky ground if he's unable to come through with an improved performance Tuesday.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two homers in loss Javier (1-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over five innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Padres.

Impact Javier threw 62 of 86 pitches for strikes, but he was a little too hittable on some occasions. Fernando Tatis' three-run blast in the fourth inning was the difference, and Jackson Merrill had a solo shot in the second. Javier has allowed seven runs over 11 innings in his last two starts after pitching five scoreless innings in relief against the Angels on July 27. Javier has a 6.68 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 25:16 K:BB through 10 outings (six starts) this season. Assuming he stays in the rotation, he's tentatively projected to make his next appearance at home versus the Mariners.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Fernando Tatis Jr. and newcomer Austin Hays power Padres to 7-2 victory over Astros

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a go-ahead, three-run homer and pinch-hitter Austin Hays connected for a two-run shot in his first at-bat with San Diego as the Padres beat the AL West-leadi...

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

The Problem Cristian Javier Must Overcome Entering Astros Start At first glance, Cristian Javier’s return to the Houston Astros looks normal. After recovering from a shoulder strain, his four-seam fastbal...

AUGUST 9 • SI.COM

Getting another start Sunday Javier will start Sunday's game against San Diego, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact After making two straight appearances out of the bullpen in late July, Javier moved back into the rotation this past Monday. He took the loss against Toronto but pitched relatively well, giving up three runs on seven hits with two strikeouts and no walks over a season-high six innings. That was good enough for Houston to award him another start, and he'll go up against a Padres club that has scored the fifth-most runs in the league since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers second loss Javier (1-2) took the loss Monday, allowing three runs on seven hits and no walks over six innings against Toronto. He struck out two.

Impact After mostly working out of the bullpen since returning from a right shoulder strain in early July, Javier drew the start Monday and recorded a quality start, though a lack of run support saddled him with the loss. On the year, the 29-year-old owns a 6.59 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 23:15 K:BB across 27.1 innings (nine outings, five starts). Should Javier remain in the rotation, he's lined up to take the mound Sunday against San Diego.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk goes deep as the Blue Jays snap the Astros' 6-game streak in a 3-1 win

Alejandro Kirk homered, Jesús Sánchez and Ernie Clement each had an RBI and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Houston 3-1 on Monday night, snapping the Astros’ six-game winning streak

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Getting start Monday Javier is scheduled to start Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It will be the fifth start of the season for Javier, who came out of the bullpen in his past two appearances and allowed just four hits with a 9:0 K:BB across six scoreless innings. The right-hander has a 3.00 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 17:6 K:BB over 12 frames in five appearances since returning from a shoulder strain in early July.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in long relief Javier (1-1) earned the win in Monday's 6-4 win over the Angels. He allowed three hits and no walks while striking out seven over five scoreless innings in relief.

Impact After Tatsuya Imai recorded just two outs and AJ Blubaugh covered through the third inning, Javier entered in the fourth frame and shut down the Angels offense with a season-high seven strikeouts. It was a much-needed performance both for the Astros, who were able to complete a comeback win, and for the right-hander himself, as he entered Monday with a 9.37 ERA and 2.20 WHIP in seven appearances (four starts) spanning 16.1 innings. With Ronel Blanco healthy and Hayden Wesneski (elbow) close to making his season debut, Javier is likely to remain in the bullpen for the time being, though Monday's performance was certainly an encouraging step as he looks to turn things around the rest of the way.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Works out of bullpen Sunday Javier struck out two and gave up a double over a scoreless inning of relief in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Orioles.

Impact Javier made a three-inning start against the Rangers in the Astros' final game of the first half July 12, but he's moved back to the bullpen coming out of the All-Star break. Houston could hand Javier a starting role at some point later on this season, but the club won't have room for him for the foreseeable future with Ronel Blanco (elbow) set to fill the fifth spot in the rotation when he comes off the 60-day injured list Monday.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Shaky in three-inning start Javier allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over three innings in a no-decision versus the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Javier made his first start and third appearance since returning from a three-month absence due to a shoulder injury. The results weren't great, as he struggled heavily in the second inning, though the Astros were able to get him off the hook later in the contest. Javier has pitched to a 9.98 ERA and 12:15 K:BB across 15.1 innings over six appearances (four starts) this season. With reinforcements on the way from the injured list in the latter part of July, Javier will need to show a better overall performance if he's to stay in the conversation for a rotation spot.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo's walk-off single gives Rangers 6-5 win over Astros and winning record at All-Star break

Brandon Nimmo hit a game-ending single that drove in Wyatt Langford with his third hit of the game, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-5 to enter the All-Star break wi...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Rangers and Astros meet in series rubber match

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Getting chance to start Sunday Javier will start for the Astros on Sunday versus Texas, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Javier will take the mound for Houston's final game before the All-Star break after coming out of the bullpen in his previous two outings following a nearly three-month stint on the IL. While the right-hander threw only 39 and 30 pitches, respectively, in those two relief appearances, he worked up to 85 pitches and six innings during a five-game rehab assignment, so his start Sunday could last several frames. Manager Joe Espada said after Javier returned from the IL that his move to the bullpen wasn't necessarily permanent, so it's possible that the 29-year-old hurler will remain in the rotation following the break if he fares well Sunday.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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