Cristian Javier

Cristian Javier has resumed playing catch.

Fantasy Impact

Javier is continuing to work his way back from a shoulder injury. The next step for him will be progressing to throwing off the mound.

The Astros transferred RHP Cristian Javier to the 60-day injured list with a grade two right shoulder strain.

Fantasy Impact

It was reported over the weekend that Javier would be sidelined till late May or early June. The move opens up a spot on the Astros 40-man roster.

Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (shoulder) will be out until late May/early June, according to general manager Dana Brown.

Fantasy Impact

Brown suggested Javier could return "a little sooner" than his expected timeline, but the right-hander will nonetheless miss another five weeks with what was diagnosed as a Grade 2 shoulder strain, the same ailment that ace Hunter Brown is dealing with, with a similar timeline to return. Javier was touched up for a 12.54 ERA in three starts before hitting the shelf.

The Astros placed RHP Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain.

Fantasy Impact

Javier was removed from Wednesday’s start due to tightness in his shoulder. J.P. France was recalled as the corresponding move.

Cristian Javier (shoulder) left Wednesday's start before the second inning.

Fantasy Impact

Javier warmed up prior to the second inning of Wednesday's start at Colorado, but he was abruptly lifted from the game due to what was later labeled shoulder stiffness. Javier ended up allowing one run on three hits with one strikeout over one inning. His status going forward should become clearer soon.