Cristian Javier
| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2025 proj | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 40 | 20 | 60 | 22 | 3.96 | 1.200 | 13.6 |
| 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 |
| Date | News |
| 2/02/25 | Should Houston Astros Pursue World Series-Winning Starting Pitcher?. As the Houston Astros prepare for the 2025 season, the disappointment of failing to reach the ALCS for the first time since 2016 is lingering over the organization's head. The team's pitching staff was completely ravaged by injuries last year, as Cristian Javier, Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers Jr, Luis Garcia and Jose Urquidy all missed significant time with various ailments. Javier, Garcia and McCullers are candidates to return to the mound at some point in 2025, but the team still has some glaring holes in terms of its pitching staff. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/should-houston-astro... |
| 1/27/25 | Cristian Javier's Return Timeline Coming into Focus as He Recovers From Tommy John Surgery. Houston Astros right-handed Cristian Javier is eyeing a return in the second half of the 2025 season, according to comments he made over the weekend. Javier is recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last season. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/injuries... |
| 1/26/25 | Astros' Cristian Javier drops firm injury return timeline. Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier is rehabbing from an elbow injury. Javier says he's on the mend after having Tommy John surgery and hopes to return after the 2025 All-Star break, per KPRC in Houston. Javier is counted on by the Astros to give the team a heavy load of innings. Tommy John surgery can routinely force a hurler to sit for 12-18 months, as it is quite significant. Source: https://clutchpoints.com/astros-news-cristian-javi... |
| 12/03/24 | These Are the Four Worst Houston Astros Contracts on Next Season's Payroll. The Houston Astros have been the most recent dynasty in MLB, a run that started in 2017 and has yet to come to an end. As the run grows longer, the chance of bad contracts begins to increase with aging stars who helped lead the charge beginning to decline and underperforming players on the edges impacting the success and failure of a team. The Astros have not been immune to that, and these are the four worst contracts currently on the club's payroll for 2025. Cristian Javier took the world by storm with what he was able to do on the mound for Houston, a team that prides itself in their pitching. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/astros/news/these-are-four-... |
| 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... |
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