Giants hit 5 HRs, rough up Greinke, Astros 8-6
The San Francisco Giants hit five home runs, including four off Astros ace Zack Greinke, and beat Houston 8-6 in an interleague matchup of division leadersJULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Strands inherited runners Javier struck out two over two scoreless innings and picked up a hold in Sunday's 3-1 win over Texas.
Impact Relievers don't face more stressful situations than Javier did Sunday, entering with none out and the bases loaded in the seventh inning. He then fanned Eli White and induced an inning-ending double-play grounder by Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Javier worked an uneventful eighth inning to earn his fifth hold. The 24-year-old right-hander, who began the season in the rotation, is setting into a multi-inning bullpen role. Over 13 relief outings, he's posted a 2.25 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 15 walks in 28 innings.
JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Greinke leads Astros to 3-1 win; Rangers lose 12th straight
Zack Greinke threw six solid innings, Abraham Toro homered and the Houston Astros sent Texas to its 12th straight loss, beating the Rangers 3-1JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alvarez ends slump with 2-run HR as Astros beat Indians 4-3
Yordan Alvarez snapped an 0-for-22 slump with a two-run homer to help the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland IndiansJULY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs three scoreless innings Javier allowed a hit and a walk while striking out five over three scoreless relief innings in Saturday's 1-0 loss to the Yankees.
Impact Starter Zack Greinke was removed after four innings with shoulder soreness, at which point Javier took the mound. The 24-year-old was excellent in a bulk-relief role. He had given up four runs in 9.1 innings across his six previous outings prior to Saturday's multi-inning assignment. Javier began the year in the rotation, but he's since shifted to a bullpen role that has seen him log a save, three holds and a blown save. If Greinke ends up missing a start, Javier would be a natural option as a spot starter. He's posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 89:35 K:BB across 72 innings.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve, Tucker homer to lead Astros over Athletics 4-3
Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer and Kyle Tucker’s tiebreaking solo shot in the seventh inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Oakland AthleticsJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odorizzi solid, Correa homers as Astros down sinking Indians
Jake Odorizzi controlled Cleveland’s hitters for six innings, Carlos Correa homered and the Houston Astros didn’t miss a beat despite being down a couple of their stars in a 3-2 wi...JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Grossman's 10th-inning squeeze bunt lifts Tigers over Astros
Robbie Grossman’s squeeze bunt in the 10th inning drove in the winning run and the Detroit Tigers won a duel of small ball, beating the Houston Astros 2-1 for a split of their four...JUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two more strong relief innings Javier struck out two over two perfect relief innings in Monday's 10-2 win over Baltimore.
Impact Javier has been used as a multi-inning reliever since he was the odd-man out of the rotation in late May and has performed well in that role. He's recorded a 2.40 ERA and 0.87 WHIP while striking out 17 over 15 innings. Javier has been insurance for returning starters, serving as a bulk reliever. As those starters get deeper into games, there could be a role for Javier as a traditional high-leverage reliever, something Houston has been missing in 2021. His four-seamer, which has averaged 93 mph this season, averaged 95.6 mph Monday after he threw just 39 pitches since June 9.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros take combined no-hitter into 8th, rout Orioles 10-2
Jake Odorizzi and the Houston bullpen took a bid for a combined no-hitter into the eighth inning, eventually settling for a 10-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles that marked the...JUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Franco's HR in 8th breaks up Houston's bid for no-hitter
Maikel Franco hit a two-run homer with one out in the eighth inning, denying the Houston Astros in their attempt to throw a combined no-hitter at BaltimoreJUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant in four-inning save Javier pitched four scoreless innings of one-hit ball with three strikeouts to earn the save in Wednesday's 8-3 win over Boston.
Impact The right-hander performed well in relief of Jake Odorizzi and spared the bullpen at the same time to earn a rare four-inning save. Javier opened the season as a starter, but his last three appearances have been in relief after Houston got some starters back from injury at the end of May. This was Javier's first career save. He's added a 3.02 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 71:26 K:BB across 59.2 innings this year. He'll be a leading candidate to re-enter the rotation should injuries arise, but he won't carry much fantasy value in a bulk relief role.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Odorizzi solid in 1st win since '19, Astros beat Red Sox 8-3
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered to help Jake Odorizzi pick up his first win since 2019, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston Red Sox 8-3JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws four relief innings Javier allowed one run on two hits and two walks while striking out four over four relief innings in Friday's 10-3 extra-innings loss to the Padres.
Impact Javier is the odd-man out of the rotation after Framber Valdez and Jake Odorizzi were activated off the injured list. This was Javier's first appearance out of the bullpen and an encouraging one at that. Houston's bullpen, outside of closer Ryan Pressly, has not performed well this season.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs AL
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham both homered, then helped out with an RBI each in a seven-run 11th inning that sent the San Diego Padres over the Houston Astros 10-3MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odd man out in rotation Astros manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday that Javier would be moved to the bullpen, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Though Lance McCullers (shoulder) was moved to the 10-day injured list Wednesday, the Astros are expected to return two starters (Framber Valdez and Jake Odorizzi) from the IL this weekend, and another on Monday (Jose Urquidy). Those reinforcements leave no room in the rotation for Javier, whose move to the bullpen was likely sealed after he issued a season-high six walks in 4.2 innings during his last start Sunday against the Rangers. The 24-year-old is probably overqualified for a long-relief role, so if the Astros can't find consistent, high-leverage work for him, Javier could be headed for Triple-A Sugar Land in the near future in order to pick up regular starts.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Walks six in short outing Javier allowed one run on one hit and six walks across 4.2 innings in Sunday's loss to Texas. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Javier walked a career-high six batters and, fittingly, the only run to score on him came on a bases-loaded walk by Brooks Raley after Javier was lifted from the game. Despite throwing just 50 of 94 pitches for strikes, the 24-year-old righty lowered his season ERA to 3.14 alongside a 58:21 K:BB through 48.2 innings. He's lined up to face the red-hot Padres at home next weekend.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win
Adolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas riva...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers
Houston's Altuve puts 16-game hit streak on the line against RangersMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
García hits 2 more home runs, powers Rangers past Astros 8-4
Adolis García kept up his home run barrage, connecting twice and helping power the Texas Rangers past the Houston Astros 8-4MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows three HR in no-decision Javier allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out nine in a no-decision to Oakland on Tuesday.
Impact Javier worked around three solo home runs and left with the game tied after six innings. The right-hander works up in the zone, so there is the potential for flyballs and homers. It's surprising he didn't allow any long balls in four April starts, but it's all catching up to him now. Javier's allowed seven HRs in 23.1 innings over four May starts (one loss, three no-decisions). His next start is expected to be Sunday on the road against Texas.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Laureano hits 2 HRs, then winning sac fly as A's beat Astros
Ramón Laureano hit two home runs, then lofted a game-ending sacrifice fly in the ninth inning to send the Oakland Athletics over Houston 6-5, ending the Astros’ six-game winning st...MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against AthleticsMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCormick keys 4-run 8th, Astros beat Rangers 6-2
Chas McCormick had a two-run single as part of a four-run eighth, Lance McCullers Jr. threw six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros won their sixth straight, 6-2 over the Texa...MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans six in no-decision Javier took a no-decision during Thursday's win over the Rangers, allowing three runs on four hits and a pair of walks while striking out six over seven innings.
Impact Javier gave up a run over each of his first three innings of work, including a solo homer to Willie Calhoun in the first. From there, the 24-year-old found his groove, blanking the Rangers the rest of the way while throwing 59 of his 99 pitches for strikes in the process. It was a promising bounce-back outing following two labored starts for Javier, during which he gave up a total of eight runs, including three homers. The righty, who has compiled a 3.08 ERA and 0.97 WHIP on the season, lines up to take on the A's in Oakland on Wednesday.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
