Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Thu 6/19/25 8:49 PM

Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Javier had been limited to bullpen sessions until Thursday, but his ability to face hitters is a milestone in his recovery. All reportedly went well, with manager Joe Espada reporting Javier hit 95 mph with his fastball.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Wed 6/18/25 11:01 PM

Javier (elbow) will throw live batting practice Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Javier has been limited to throwing bullpens for the past month, most recently throwing 20 pitches during his mound session Monday, but he will finally get a chance to face live hitters Friday. The 28-year-old righty still isn't expected back for another couple of months after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June, though it's a significant step in the right direction. Once he gets a few rounds of live BP under his belt, the Astros will likely begin thinking about sending him out on a rehab assignment.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Wed 6/18/25 9:15 AM

Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Javier continues to ramp up his work, throwing a pair of bullpen sessions since June 11. He is expected to return at some point in the middle of the season, but he has yet to progress to facing live hitters.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Wed 6/4/25 4:56 PM

Javier (elbow) is throwing bullpen sessions but is not ready to face hitters, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Javier began throwing off a mound nearly a month ago as he continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery, but he has yet to be cleared for live batting practice. The right-hander will not be an option for the Astros until after the All-Star break.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Fri 5/9/25 5:34 PM

Javier (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Friday marks the first time Javier has worked off a mound since undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. He still has a long road ahead of him before being cleared to rejoin the Astros' rotation, but his progress is encouraging and keeps him on track to return shortly after the All-Star break.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Tue 4/1/25 3:30 PM

The Astros transferred Javier (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Nick Robertson, who was acquired via trade Tuesday. Javier's timetable for making his season debut won't change as a result of the transaction, as he is not expected to return until the second half of the season as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Thu 3/27/25 2:11 PM

The Astros placed Javier on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to recovery from right elbow UCL surgery, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's a procedural move, as Javier is not expected back until the second half of the season. He's a candidate to eventually shift to the 60-day IL if/when the Astros need to free a 40-man roster spot.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Sun 1/26/25 4:01 PM

Javier (elbow) said during an Astros FanFest event Saturday that he's targeting to return from the injured list after the All-Star break, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not exactly new information as GM Dana Brown provided a similar timeline, but it's notable that he remains on track nearly four months later. Javier underwent Tommy John surgery last June, so it would be a relatively quick recovery if he's able to return in July.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Thu 10/3/24 11:49 AM

Astros general manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Javier (elbow) is projected to return in late July of next season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's an ambitious timeline considering Javier underwent Tommy John surgery in June. Any projected timetable at this stage of rehab is approximate, but it does appear Brown expects Javier to have a good shot to contribute shortly after the All-Star break next season.

Cristian Javier
SP HOU
Sun 6/16/24 12:16 PM

The Astros transferred Javier (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move was merely a procedural one to free up a 40-man spot. Javier underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this month and will miss extended time, including perhaps all of the 2025 season. Right-handed reliever Luis Contreras was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land and will take Javier's spot on the 40-man roster.