MAY 20, 2022 • NESN.COM
CRISTIAN JAVIER #53 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
3-1 W-L •
1.41 WHIP •
3.89 ERA
3-1 W-L
1.41 WHIP
3.89 ERA
DFS: Chase Silseth, Cristian Javier Optimal Value for Friday The two pitchers with the highest optimal DFS probabilities for tonight are Chase Silseth of the LA Angels and Houston's Cristian Javier.
Altuve leads Astros against the Rangers after 4-hit game
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Astros continue home dominance against Rangers with 5-1 win
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Surrenders seven runs Javier (2-1) allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out five across 3.2 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Nationals.
Impact Javier struggled for the entire outing, as he allowed at least one run in all but three of his four innings. The big blows came on a three-run home run by Yadiel Hernandez in third frame and a bases-clearing double by Nelson Cruz in the fourth. If there was a positive to pick out, Javier did manage to record 13 swinging strikes on 84 total pitches. While this was Javier's first time allowing more than two earned runs in an appearance, he has worked more than 3.2 innings only once due to his inconsistent role to begin the campaign. It appears that the team has settled on a six-man rotation for the time being, which would put Javier tentatively in line to pitch again Friday against Texas.
MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' 11-game winning streak ends, Nationals romp 13-6
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LEADING OFF: Astros aim to match team mark of 12 wins in row
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Drawing start Saturday Javier will start Saturday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Javier followed Jake Odorizzi in his last outing, throwing three scoreless innings Sunday against the Tigers. Javier will have the chance to start in a traditional role Saturday, leaving the team's plans for Odorizzi unclear. Across 21.2 innings this season, Javier has maintained a 0.83 ERA and 0.78 WHIP with a 25:6 K:BB while working as both a starter and multi-inning reliever.
MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Works behind Odorizzi Javier was credited with a hold after striking out five and allowing no hits and a walk over three scoreless innings out of the bullpen Sunday in the Astros' 5-0 win over the Tiger...
Impact After securing his second win of the season five days earlier when he delivered 5.1 scoreless innings in his start against the Mariners, Javier continued to aid fantasy managers' ratios in his second appearance of the week. He ended up piggybacking starter Jake Odorizzi, who worked the first five innings of the game. The Astros have an off day Monday, so the team will likely reorder its six-man rotation and move Javier to the back of the line. He projects to make his next start May 15 in Washington, unless the Astros opt to have Javier piggyback Odorizzi again.
MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Grand slam by Diaz vs. Tigers helps Astros to 7-0 homestand
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Dusty Baker gets 2,000th win as Astros down Mariners 4-0
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Excels as sixth starter Javier (2-0) got the win during Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Seattle, allowing two hits and two walks with four strikeouts in 5.1 scoreless innings.
Impact Javier retired the first eight batters he faced though noticeably slowed down by permitting two baserunners in the fifth inning and one in the sixth that prompted his removal. The 25-year-old has improved his pitch count in each of his five appearances and has only allowed one run in 11.2 innings across three starts. The superb performance probably earned him another turn, likely to come next week against Minnesota.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Awarded another start Javier is scheduled to make his second start of the season Tuesday against the Mariners.
Impact For the second week in a row, the Astros will roll out a six-man rotation featuring Javier, who earned another turn after limiting the Rangers to two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings in his first start April 27 in Arlington. The right-hander tossed 84 pitches in that outing, so he already looks to be stretched out for starting duty after opening the season in the bullpen.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Astros' Baker goes for 2,000th win as manager
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Astros play the Mariners leading series 1-0
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Alvarez, Peña homer, Odorizzi shines as Astros down M's 3-0
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Records win Wednesday Javier (1-0) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings Wednesday to earn the win over Texas. He struck out four.
Impact The right-hander moved into the rotation after coming out of the bullpen in each of his first three appearances this season, but he was able to handle a sizeable workload of 84 pitches Wednesday. Javier struggled a bit with his control and surrendered his first two runs of the campaign, but he did enough to record his first victory. It's unclear if he'll remain in the rotation moving forward or return to a long-relief role.
APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tucker's 3-run double helps Javier, Astros beat Rangers 4-3
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Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros Wednesday
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Tucker homers, Odorizzi pitches Astros past Rangers 5-1
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Astros shift Cristian Javier back to the rotation. Will his stay be permanent? Javier will make his first start of 2022 on Wednesday against the Rangers as the Astros transition to a temporary six-man rotation.
APRIL 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Entering rotation Wednesday Javier will start Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 25-year-old has worked in long relief to begin the season, but he'll receive a starting opportunity after delivering 8.1 innings across his three appearances. Javier threw 55 pitches in his previous appearance, so he may be limited to about 70-80 pitches his first time through the rotation. Jake Odorizzi, who has struggled so far in 2022, is also scheduled to start versus Texas, so it appears manager Dusty Baker will employ a six-man rotation.
APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three hitless innings in relief Javier tossed three shutout innings in relief, striking out five and hitting two batters in a 3-2 loss Wednesday in Arizona.
Impact Javier made his second appearance of the year out of the bullpen for Houston. The 25-year-old has now struck out eight of the 17 batters he's faced this year. The Astros frequently used Javier for more than one inning in relief last season and appear to have the same plan for the beginning part of 2022.
APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Opening season in bullpen Javier will begin the 2022 season in the bullpen, operating as a long-relief option, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Javier will be a relief option to start the 2022 campaign, potentially making a spot start here and there. The 25-year-old mostly pitched out of the bullpen last season, appearing in 36 games while starting nine times. He'll look to build on his strong numbers from 2021 where he produced a 3.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while going 4-1 with two saves on four attempts and collecting five holds. Javier also excelled in strikeout department, finishing the year with a 11.5 K/9.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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