Cristian Javier

Cristian Javier allowed four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings in Sunday’s loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Javier has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three earned runs or more in each of his last three starts. The right-hander remains another dismal option as part of a disappointing Astros rotation, posting a 6.68 ERA and 1.70 WHIP with a 1-3 record and .883 OPS allowed through 10 appearances.

Cristian Javier allowed three earned runs on seven hits while striking out two over six innings in Monday’s loss to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Javier has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing at least three earned runs in each of his last two starts. The right-hander remains another underwhelming arm in the Astros rotation for manager Joe Espada, posting a 6.59 ERA and 1.68 WHIP with a 1-2 record and 1.5 K/BB ratio through nine appearances.

Cristian Javier is a candidate to start against Blue Jays on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

It will be Peter Lambert starting on Sunday with Monday being a possibility for Javier.

Astros right-hander Cristian Javier threw a bullpen session on Friday, meaning he could line up as the starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Javier was brilliant in bulk relief on Monday, tossing five shutout innings, allowing just three hits and no walks while striking out seven against the Angels. He has allowed four earned runs in 12 innings since returning from the injured list.

Cristian Javier allowed three earned runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over three innings in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Javier continues to work back from injury, failing to reach the fourth inning in each of his last three trips to the mound. The right-hander remains another underwhelming option in the Astros pitching staff for manager Joe Espada, posting a 9.98 ERA and 2.28 WHIP with an 0-1 record and 0.80 K/BB ratio through six appearances.