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HOU Cristian Javier
Houston Astros
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $18
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $-18
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Estimated Return From Injury: 8/01/25 Injury

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 12 8 0 0 167.0 132 58 173 69 3.72 1.138 48.4
2024 3 1 0 0 34.7 30 19 27 15 3.89 1.413 8.9
2023 10 5 0 0 162.0 143 62 159 81 4.50 1.265 25.4
2022 11 9 0 1 148.7 89 52 194 42 2.54 0.948 85.2
2021 4 1 2 5 101.3 67 53 130 40 3.55 1.184 36.8
2020 5 2 0 0 54.3 36 18 54 21 3.48 0.994 59.6

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7/30/24 Jose Urquidy and Cristian Javier both had Tommy John surgery. The Houston Astros were dealt a crushing blow to their pitching rotation in the early portion of the summer, as the team announced starting pitchers Cristian Javier and Jose Urquidy were both ruled out for the remainder of the 2024 season. Urquidy returned to Houston early during Spring Training with complaints of “forearm stiffness.” Javier made seven starts for the 'Stros in the 2024 season, but had been out since May 27, also citing forearm discomfort. Despite losing Urquidy and Brown along with starting the season with a dismal 7-19 record, the Astros have bounced back and captured first place in the competitive AL West with a 55-51 record.
Source: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2024/07/3...
6/07/24 Astros pitchers Javier, Urquidy undergo Tommy John surgery; Kyle Tucker goes to injured list. Houston Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy both underwent Tommy John surgery this week, the team disclosed Friday. The Astros also placed outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right shin. The team didn't make an additional roster move before facing the Los Angeles Angels.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/astros-pitchers-javier-ur...
6/05/24 Where Astros can turn for pitching help as rotation injuries pile up: Call-ups, trade candidates and more. The Astros have now added Cristian Javier and José Urquidy to their growing IL list
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/where-astros-ca...
6/04/24 Report: Astros starter Cristian Javier to undergo Tommy John surgery in another blow to Houston's rotation. Javier is scheduled to undergo the procedure on Thursday, according to the report.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/report-astros-starter-cri...
6/03/24 Houston Astros Star Could Undergo Second Season-Ending Surgery. It's been a tough season for the Houston Astros and their starting pitchers. Then, Cristian Javier and Framber Valdez both were placed on the IL at different points in the season. Luis Garcia and Lance McCullers Jr. are already occupying spots on the injured list and aren't expected back until around the All-Star break, so these issues forced the Astros to rely on unproven arms, something that turned into a disaster.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...
5/28/24 Astros put pitcher Cristian Javier on injured list and recall José Abreu from minors. Houston Astros right-handers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy will each undergo an MRI after both experienced forearm discomfort. Javier was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Urquidy was pulled early from his rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land last Friday. Houston manager Joe Espada said before Monday night's series opener in Seattle that both pitchers will get an MRI on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.kltv.com/2024/05/28/astros-put-pitcher...
5/28/24 Astros, with additional ailment in rotation, face Mariners again. The Houston Astros' ailing starting rotation has taken another hit. Right-hander Cristian Javier, who was scheduled to start Tuesday night's game against the host Seattle Mariners, instead was placed on the 15-day injured list with what manager Joe Espada called "right forearm discomfort." Javier (3-1, 3.89 ERA) was unable to throw a scheduled bullpen session Sunday. Espada said Javier, who previously missed three weeks because of a neck ailment, was expected to undergo an MRI on Tuesday.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/astros-wit...
5/27/24 Astros put pitcher Cristian Javier on injured list and recall José Abreu from minors. The 27-year-old Javier threw four innings and gave up a season-high eight hits in his most recent start against the Angels last Tuesday.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/astros-put-pitcher-cristi...
5/20/24 Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels odds, tips and betting trends. At Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels (18-29) face the Houston Astros (21-26), fellow members of the AL West, at 8:10 PM ET. The Angels (+171 underdog moneyline odds to win) are away versus the Astros (-206). The Astros will start Cristian Javier (3-1) versus the Angels and Griffin Canning (2-4). The Astros knocked off the Brewers by a 9-4 score in their most recent game Sunday.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/housto...
5/17/24 Astros complete sweep, push A's losing streak to a season-high 5 games.

Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 and complete a four-game sweep. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/loperfido-hit...
5/16/24 Astros complete sweep, push A's losing streak to a season-high 5 games.

Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 and complete a four-game sweep. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/loperfido-hit...
5/16/24 Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends. At Minute Maid Park on Thursday, the Oakland Athletics play the Houston Astros (four consecutive victories) at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros are favored (-216 on the moneyline) when they host the Athletics (+178). The starting pitchers are Cristian Javier (2-1) for the Houston Astros, and Joey Estes (1-0) for the Oakland Athletics. Yesterday, the Astros picked up a 3-0 win over the Athletics, with Framber Valdez (7.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 8 K) earning the win for the Astros.
Source: https://sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/article/housto...
5/13/24 Houston Astros Manger Makes Clear Plan for Six-Man Rotation. The Houston Astros starting rotation is an ever-evolving story this season, with another wrinkle being added today. Manager Joe Espada announced that Cristian Javier will make Thursday's start in the series finale against the Oakland Athletics, per The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Hunter Brown will still make a start this weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, which means that Houston is now in a six-man rotation. There is a bright side to this, in that the Astros finally have enough healthy pitchers that a six-man rotation is possible.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...
5/11/24 Astros face the Tigers leading series 1-0. Houston Astros (14-24, fourth in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (19-19, fourth in the AL Central) Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (0-0); Tigers: Tarik Skubal (4-0, 1.90 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 53 strikeouts) : LINE Tigers -135, Astros +114; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros play the Detroit Tigers with a 1-0 series lead. Detroit has an 8-10 record in home games and a 19-19 record overall. Tigers pitchers have a collective 3.31 ERA, which ranks seventh in the majors. Houston is 7-12 on the road and 14-24 overall. The Astros are 8-4 in games when they hit at least two home runs. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season. TOP
Source: https://abc13.com/sports/astros-face-the-tigers-le...
5/09/24 Houston Astros Set Return Date for Injured Starter Cristian Javier. Cristian Javier, as expected, will return for the Houston Astros when they face the Detroit Tigers this weekend at Comerica Park. The Astros set their pitching probables for the three-game series and slotted Javier in for Saturday's game. The right-hander is not activated yet. Houston will need to make a move before Saturday's game to put him back on the 26-man roster.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/houston-astros-...
5/04/24 Astros pitcher Cristian Javier solid early in rehab start with the Hooks. Here's how it went.. Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier made a rehab start with the Corpus Christi Hooks on Saturday. Here's how it went.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/astros-pitcher-cristian-j...
5/03/24 Astros' José Urquidy, Cristian Javier nearing return to MLB club.

Houston could return two more starting pitchers by the end of the month. 


Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/jose-u...
4/21/24 Astros' Javier to go on IL with neck discomfort. Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39988111/astro...
4/21/24 Nationals take on the Astros in series rubber match. Houston Astros (7-15, fifth in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (9-11, fourth in the NL East) Washington; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (2-0, 1.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (1-0, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, four strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Astros -189, Nationals +159; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. Washington has a 3-5 record at home and a 9-11 record overall. The Nationals are 3-6 in games when they have given up at least one home run. Houston is 7-15 overall and 3-6 on the road. The Astros have the fourth-best
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...
4/13/24 Astros hope to turn win into hot streak vs. Rangers. Right-hander Cristian Javier (1-0, 1.10 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound Sunday when the Astros host the Texas Rangers in the finale of the three-game set between in-state rivals. The reason Houston can take the series is because of the work Ronel Blanco put in on Saturday. The right-hander turned his third quality start in as many outings this season — including a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays in his season debut on April 1. Against the Rangers on Saturday, Blanco worked six strong innings, giving up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts.
Source: https://deadspin.com/astros-hope-to-turn-win-into-...