CRISTIAN JAVIER #53 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1-3  W-L  •
1.70  WHIP  •
6.68  ERA 
#53 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
1-3 W-L
1.70 WHIP
6.68 ERA
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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

Alvarez hits AL-leading 31st homer, Wade has first career grand slam and Astros beat Rangers 9-3

Yordan Alvarez had another moonshot for his AL-leading 31st home run, LaMonte Wade Jr. hit his first career grand slam and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 9-3
JULY 12 • Associated Press
Delivers scoreless inning Wednesday Javier allowed a hit and two walks in a scoreless inning in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Nationals.
Impact Javier was called upon for mop-up duty in the eighth inning Wednesday, as he continues to work his way back from a shoulder strain. The right-hander allowed a single and a walk to the first two batters he faced, though he'd ultimately make it through the inning unscathed. It's the first scoreless appearance of the season for Javier, who surrendered 13 runs across 9.1 innings prior to his IL stint, before giving up a run on two hits over two innings in relief against Tampa Bay in his return Sunday.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from IL The Astros activated Javier (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Javier will work out of Houston's bullpen after missing the past three months with a shoulder strain. The right-hander operated as a starter during his rehab assignment, but the Astros are going to use the veteran out of the bullpen initially, though manager Joe Espada said it's not necessarily a permanent move.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Javier to work from the bullpen upon return from IL on Friday HOUSTON -- Astros right-hander Cristian Javier, a mainstay in the Astros rotation in 2022 and ‘23 before injuries disrupted his career, will...
JULY 2 • MLB.COM
Astros Choose Cristian Javier's Path Back to Major League Role When Cristian Javier went on the injured list in early April, he was a starting pitcher. When he returns later this week, he’ll be something...
JULY 2 • SI.COM
Moving to bullpen Javier (shoulder) will be activated from the injured list Friday and work out of the bullpen going forward, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Javier hasn't thrown more than 40 innings in the majors since 2023, so his move to the bullpen could be an attempt by Houston to limit his workload once he comes off the IL. The 29-year-old righty has already pitched 9.1 frames across three starts with Houston this season, coughing up 13 earned runs while striking out four batters and walking nine. Manager Joe Espada noted that Javier's move to the pen isn't necessarily permanent, so he could reclaim a spot in the rotation after he settles in.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Fires six scoreless in rehab start Javier (shoulder) struck out four and scattered three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings Saturday in a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Impact Making the fifth start of his rehab assignment and his fourth in a row with Sugar Land, Javier turned in a brilliant performance while building up to 85 pitches (52 strikes). Though he averaged 91.8 mph with his four-seam fastball -- down a full tick from his average in three starts with Houston before landing on the shelf -- Javier was still able to make bats miss, as he induced six whiffs on that pitch and along five whiffs on his changeup. Javier will likely return from the 60-day injured list to make a start this weekend against the Rays in Houston, sliding into the rotation spot vacated by Kai-Wei Teng, who was demoted to Triple-A last weekend.
JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Javier's Latest Astros Injury Rehab Game Should be His Last Cristian Javier through his latest injury rehab game for the Houston Astros on Saturday with Triple-A Sugar Land. It should be his last reha...
JUNE 29 • SI.COM
Nearing return to Astros' rotation, Javier tosses 6 scoreless innings in Triple-A Ahead of his impending return to the Astros’ rotation, right-hander Cristian Javier turned in an excellent rehab start on Saturday for Tripl...
JUNE 28 • MLB.COM
Hits 75 pitches in rehab start Javier (shoulder) struck out five and allowed three earned runs on five hits and three walks across 4.2 innings Sunday in his rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Impact Javier's control wasn't on point during Sunday's start -- the fourth of his rehab assignment -- but he was able to build up to 75 pitches (43 strikes) and looks ready to return from the 60-day injured list from a workload standpoint. He'll presumably join the Astros on their road trip this week and throw a bullpen session Tuesday or Wednesday before likely slotting back into the big-league rotation this weekend in Detroit. Javier, who has been on the shelf since April 10 due to a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, posted a 6.17 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 11.2 innings over his four starts between Sugar Land and Double-A Corpus Christi.
JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE
The Astros need Cristian Javier's fastball to return strong from injury | Sporting News Can Cristian Javier recover what made him special just a few years ago?
JUNE 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Next rehab start Sunday Javier (shoulder) will make another rehab start Sunday for Triple-A Sugar Land in what should be his final one, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Javier only made three appearances for Houston before being placed on the injured list April 10. Houston believes this upcoming rehab start should be the 29-year-old's final one, so it seems the right-hander is close to being back with the big-league club after missing over two months of action.
JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE
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