CRISTIAN JAVIER NEWS

Takes loss against Athletics Javier (2-4) allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk while striking out four over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Athletics.

Impact Javier's own fielding error was responsible for the unearned run on his line. He ran into further trouble in the fourth and fifth innings, and the Astros' offense wasn't able to cover his mistakes in the end. Javier has allowed 14 runs (13 earned) over 21 innings across his four starts in September, losing three of them. He's now at a 4.62 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 34:15 K:BB through 37 innings over eight starts this season. He would be on regular rest for the Astros' regular-season finale Sunday versus the Angels, but if the team either clinches a playoff spot or is eliminated by then, Javier might not make that start.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics beat slumping Astros 5-1 as slumping Houston falls out of playoff position

The slumping Houston Astros fell out of playoff position, managing just three hits against Jeffrey Springs and three Athletics relievers in a 5-1 loss

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Nabs second victory Javier (2-3) earned the win over Texas on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings.

Impact Javier surrendered a pair of runs in the second inning, but the Rangers were unable to cross the plate outside of that frame. The righty hurler finished with his second quality start of the campaign and completed exactly six innings for the third time in his past four outings. Javier is just over five weeks past his 2025 Astros debut after coming back from Tommy John surgery, and his 88 pitches Wednesday marked a new season high. His next start is projected to be on the road against the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sweep! First place! Silver Boot! Astros do it all vs. Rangers HOUSTON -- Now that the Astros have left the Rangers in a cloud of dust in their rearview mirror, they can set their sights on winning anoth...

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Falls to Blue Jays Javier (1-3) took the loss Thursday against Toronto, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.

Impact Javier got off to a rocky start Thursday, allowing two runs in the opening inning before giving up a lead-off homer to Davis Schneider in the second. Javier would eventually settle in and hold the Jays to one run over his final four frames, though he'd ultimately come away with the loss in a 6-0 defeat. In six starts since rejoining Houston's rotation, the 28-year-old Javier's posted a 4.78 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 26:13 K:BB across 26.1 innings. He's currently scheduled to face the Rangers at home in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gausman tosses 2-hitter for 4th career complete game as Blue Jays blank Astros 6-0

Kevin Gausman pitched a two-hitter for his fourth career complete game, Davis Schneider homered and drove in two runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the struggling Houston Astros...

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take on the Astros with series tied 1-1

The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Back to struggles versus Yankees Javier (1-2) allowed four runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings to take the loss versus the Yankees on Thursday.

Impact Javier threw six no-hit innings versus the Angels in his last start, but he wasn't able to replicate the effort against a tougher opponent. He gave up one run in the second inning and then ran into significant trouble before he was pulled in the fifth. Javier is now at a 4.43 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB through 20.1 innings over five starts since returning from Tommy John surgery, which may explain his shaky control, though he's never been particularly dominant at limiting walks anyway. Javier is lined up for a challenging road start versus the Blue Jays next week.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez's second consecutive 4-hit game not enough to topple Yanks HOUSTON -- The Astros got solo home runs from Yordan Alvarez and Jesús Sánchez but couldn’t overcome a wobbly fifth inning by starting pitch...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Rodón ties for MLB lead with 16th win as Yankees beat Astros 8-4

Carlos Rodón pitched six strong innings to tie for the major league victory lead with 16 and Trent Grisham hit his career-high 30th homer of the season and 100th of his career to h...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Astros plate two late runs; starter Cristian Javier dazzles in win over Angels Deadspin | Astros plate two late runs; starter Cristian Javier dazzles in win over Angels

AUGUST 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tosses six no-hit innings Friday Javier did not factor into the decision in Friday's 2-0 win over the Angels, allowing no hits and three walks with six strikeouts over six scoreless innings.

Impact Javier generated eight of his nine whiffs with his fastball and held the Angels hitless over six innings, though Houston didn't get on the board until the bottom of the seventh. It was the 28-year-old's first quality start in four outings this year, and he's given up just nine hits across 16 innings despite issuing nine walks. He'll carry a 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB into a home matchup with the Yankees next week.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Javier's six no-hit innings lead Astros to 2-0 win over Angels

Cristian Javier didn’t give up a hit in six innings and three relievers completed the two-hitter to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels Friday night

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Javier's 6 no-hit frames help Astros to 3rd straight win HOUSTON -- Cristian Javier threw six innings of no-hit baseball in his fourth start back from Tommy John surgery, and Carlos Correa snapped...

AUGUST 30 • MLB.COM

Early hook in no-decision Javier did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles, allowing five runs (three earned) on three hits and four walks with three strikeouts over two inning...

Impact Javier generated 11 whiffs but threw just 39 of 65 pitches, laboring through only two innings. After a strong five-inning debut on Aug. 11, the 28-year-old has managed just five combined frames in his past two outings. He'll carry a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 10 innings into a home matchup with the Angels next weekend.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Early hook in no-decision Javier did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles, allowing five runs (three earned) on three hits and four walks with three strikeouts over two inning...

Impact Javier generated 11 whiffs but threw just 39 of 65 pitches, laboring through only two innings. After a strong five-inning debut on Aug. 11, the 28-year-old has managed just five combined frames in his past two outings. He'll carry a 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 10 innings into a home matchup with the Angels next weekend.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 2-0 series advantage over Orioles into game 3

The Houston Astros take a 2-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Baltimore Orioles

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Astros enter matchup with the Orioles on losing streak

The Houston Astros enter the matchup against the Baltimore Orioles after losing four games in a row

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Astros enter matchup with the Tigers on losing streak

The Houston Astros aim to break their three-game skid with a victory against the Detroit Tigers

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros play in game 2 of series

The Detroit Tigers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Houston Astros

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Expected to be fine for next start Javier (illness) is expected to be fine for his next scheduled start this weekend in Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Javier had to depart Sunday's start versus the Orioles after three innings due to illness and then stayed behind in Houston rather than travel with the team to Detroit. However, Javier now appears recovered from the illness and is slated to rejoin the club at some point Monday. It's not yet clear which day Javier will start, but that should be revealed after he meets with manager Joe Espada.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be fine for next start Javier (illness) is expected to be fine for his next scheduled start this weekend in Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Javier had to depart Sunday's start versus the Orioles after three innings due to illness and then stayed behind in Houston rather than travel with the team to Detroit. However, Javier now appears recovered from the illness and is slated to rejoin the club at some point Monday. It's not yet clear which day Javier will start, but that should be revealed after he meets with manager Joe Espada.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for next start Manager Joe Espada said Monday that the Astros haven't determined whether Javier (illness) will be ready to make his next start, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact While making his second start since returning from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Javier lasted just three innings before being pulled from the Astros' eventual 12-0 loss to the Orioles due to an illness. Javier stayed behind in Houston to visit a doctor, but Espada relayed that the right-hander will rejoin the team in Detroit later Monday, which suggests his illness isn't too serious. Javier tentatively lines up to make his next start during this weekend's four-game series in Baltimore, but Espada said that he wants to check in with the 28-year-old in person before determining whether he'll be able to take the hill for his next turn through the rotation. Lance McCullers (finger) is with the Astros in Detroit and could be activated from the 15-day IL and inserted into the rotation at some point this week if the team wants to build in more recovery time for Javier.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for next start Manager Joe Espada said Monday that the Astros haven't determined whether Javier (illness) will be ready to make his next start, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact While making his second start since returning from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Javier lasted just three innings before being pulled from the Astros' eventual 12-0 loss to the Orioles due to an illness. Javier stayed behind in Houston to visit a doctor, but Espada relayed that the right-hander will rejoin the team in Detroit later Monday, which suggests his illness isn't too serious. Javier tentatively lines up to make his next start during this weekend's four-game series in Baltimore, but Espada said that he wants to check in with the 28-year-old in person before determining whether he'll be able to take the hill for his next turn through the rotation. Lance McCullers (finger) is with the Astros in Detroit and could be activated from the 15-day IL and inserted into the rotation at some point this week if the team wants to build in more recovery time for Javier.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE