Cristian Javier

Cristian Javier had a rough outing in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, allowing seven earned runs on five hits and four walks over just 1 1/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact

This performance was a significant deviation from his otherwise stable season, ballooning his ERA from 4.01 to a less comfortable figure and skewing his WHIP and FIP negatively. Given his previous solid outings, fantasy managers might consider this start an anomaly, but the lack of strikeouts and high number of walks in this game could be concerning signs. Moving forward, it would be prudent for fantasy managers to monitor his next few starts closely for signs of recovery or further decline.

Cristian Javier (neck) is expected to be activated from the IL and start Saturday vs the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

Javier has been out since April 14th due to neck discomfort but looks ready to return to the Astros rotation. He threw 68 pitches in his most recent rehab start, so it's possible that he won't see a full workload right away. Framber Valdez will start on Friday and Justin Verlander will take the mound on Sunday.

Cristian Javier reportedly could be activated from the injured list on the Astros upcoming road trip.

Fantasy Impact

Javier came out of his rehab start on Saturday feeling well. He could return in the next week as a result.

Cristian Javier (neck) will make a rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi.

Fantasy Impact

Javier is expected to throw four innings or around 65 pitches. The Astros are hopeful that he will return to the rotation after this one rehab start.

Cristian Javier (neck) threw a bullpen session Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

This marks the first mound work for Javier since landing on the injured list with neck discomfort. He is eligible to be activated next weekend and may not need a rehab assignment before returning to the Astros’ rotation.