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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. 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.
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The Astros transferred Javier (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. 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.
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Javier (forearm) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. The right-hander landed on the injured list in late May due to right forearm discomfort and is now set to miss the rest of the 2024 campaign. Javier will also be sidelined until at least the second half of 2025 as he rehabs from the surgery. It's been a rough week for Houston pitchers, as Jose Urquidy (elbow) is also in danger of needing the procedure.
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The Astros placed Javier on the 15-day injured list Monday, retroactive to May 24, due to right forearm discomfort. Javier was scheduled for a bullpen session Sunday, but he was pulled after experiencing discomfort in his right forearm. He'll be sent for imaging Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. With Javier on the IL, Hunter Brown will start Tuesday against the Mariners, while Justin Verlander and Spencer Arrighetti take the mound Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. The Astros recalled right-hander Alex Speas from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
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Javier is dealing with forearm discomfort and didn't throw his scheduled bullpen session Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Manager Joe Espada said Javier is day-to-day, but the right-hander would appear to be at significant risk of missing his next turn through the rotation Tuesday in Seattle. Chandler Rome of The Athletic speculates Hunter Brown could start Tuesday on four days' rest, with Eric Lauer a possibility to be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill Javier's turn in the rotation Wednesday.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HOU | 7 | 7 | 34.7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 3.89 | 1.41 |
| 2023 | HOU | 31 | 31 | 162.0 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 159 | 62 | 143 | 4.55 | 1.26 |
| 2022 | HOU | 30 | 25 | 148.7 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 194 | 52 | 89 | 2.54 | 0.94 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
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| 5/21 | vs  |
- | - | - | 4.0 | 8 | 3.97 | 3 | 1 | 2.75 |
| 5/16 | vs  |
1 | - | - | 6.0 | 2 | 3.30 | 1 | 8 | 0.50 |
| 5/11 | @  |
- | 1 | - | 1.1 | 5 | 4.13 | 4 | 0 | 6.75 |
| 4/14 | vs  |
1 | - | - | 7.0 | 5 | 1.57 | 2 | 5 | 1.00 |
| 4/09 | @  |
- | - | - | 5.1 | 5 | 1.13 | 3 | 4 | 1.50 |
| 4/03 | vs  |
1 | - | - | 5.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 5 | 3 | 1.20 |
| 3/29 | vs  |
- | - | - | 6.0 | 4 | 0.00 | 1 | 6 | 0.83 |