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Tue Mar 1900:52Cristian Javier Turns In Rough Start Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier yielded his worst start of the spring in Monday's 10-1 Grapefruit League loss to the Nationals. Javier pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on three hits (including a solo home run) and four walks with one strikeout. The 26-year-old is coming off of a surprisingly poor 2023 season and now has a 4.30 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in 14 2/3 IP this spring. He is still a bounce-back fantasy candidate given his career track record, but hopefully, he can turn in a few more positive outings heading into the regular season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 2214:33Cristian Javier Drops 15 Pounds This Offseason
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier has reportedly lost 15 pounds in the offseason as he acknowledged some of his struggles in the 2023 season could be related to some extra weight he was carrying around. A steady force from 2020-2022, the right-hander indeed took a step back in the 2023 season as he put forth a 4.56 ERA across 31 starts, a far cry from the 2.54 ERA he tossed across 30 outings (25 starts) in the 2022 campaign. More so, Javier saw his strikeout rate drop from 33.2% in the 2022 season all the way to 23.1% a season ago. His presence is key for an Astros team that has Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia sidelined until the second half of the season while his fantasy value is questionable after a significant dip in 2023.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 16 202320:57Cristian Javier Slated To Start Game 3 Of ALCS
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will get the nod in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday in Texas against the Rangers as the Astros look to avoid falling down three games to none in the best-of-seven series. Javier will also be trying to hand the Rangers their first loss of this postseason. The 26-year-old won Game 3 of the ALCS against the Minnesota Twins by throwing five shutout innings with five walks and nine strikeouts. Javier will need to limit the free passes if he wants to remain spotless in his second road postseason start this year. In his lone start against the Rangers during the regular season on July 3, Javier had an outing to forget, coughing up a season-high eight earned runs (two homers) while striking out four in 4 1/3 innings in Arlington.
Source: Sports Radio 610 - Adam SpolaneRotoBaller.com
Sun Oct 8 202314:12Cristian Javier Will Start Game 3 Of The ALDS On Tuesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier is slated to start Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Framber Valdez will start Game 2 on Sunday after Justin Verlander blanked the Twins over six innings during Game 1 on Saturday. Javier broke out in a major way in 2022, particularly in the postseason, but he's yet to find his groove during the 2023 campaign. The 26-year-old finished the regular season with a 10-5 record, 4.56 ERA, 1.265 WHIP, and 159:62 K/BB over 162 innings (31 starts). He'll have a chance to get his mojo back on Tuesday in Minnesota.
Source: Chandler Rome of The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202318:03Cristian Javier Aims For More Dominance Against Yankees
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier takes the hill for Thursday's start against the New York Yankees. Since an eight-run shellacking by the Texas Rangers on July 3, the 26-year-old is still mostly treading water with a 4.32 ERA across his prior three starts (16.2 innings). Perhaps a date in the Bronx offers a potential elixir for Javier's recent troubles; the right-hander sports a microscopic 0.60 ERA in 15 frames covering three appearances against the Yankees since 2021. Javier has given up only three hits to the Yanks in his career and notably fired seven no-hit innings to help complete a combined no-hitter at Yankee Stadium on June 25 of last season. Season-long fantasy managers should consider firing up Javier with some form of confidence for Thursday's matchup.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jul 13 202312:06Cristian Javier To Make His Next Start Sunday
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is slated to make his first start of the second half of the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros elected to skip Javier's last start before the All-Star break after he surrendered 18 earned runs on 21 hits (four homers) while walking six and striking out six over only 10 2/3 innings in his previous three starts. Hopefully, the extra time off will do the trick for the 26-year-old as he begins the second half of the season. Javier is currently 7-1 with a 4.34 ERA (4.26 FIP), 1.21 WHIP, 25 walks and 82 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings over 17 starts in 2023. Fantasy managers shouldn't give up on him just yet in mixed leagues.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202321:23Cristian Javier Being Skipped Heading Into All-Star Break
The Houston Astros will skip right-hander Cristian Javier's turn in the starting rotation this weekend against the Seattle Mariners in order to give him some extra rest with the All-Star break coming next week. Javier isn't dealing with any kind of injury that we know of, but he has allowed 18 runs on 21 hits (four homers) while walking six and striking out six in 10 2/3 innings over his last three starts. The 26-year-old Dominican hurler should return to Houston's rotation shortly after the All-Star break. On the year, he's gone 7-1 with a 4.34 ERA (4.27 FIP), 1.21 WHIP, 25 walks and 82 strikeouts in 91 1/3 innings over 17 starts in 2023.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 5 202312:36Cristian Javier May Not Pitch Again Before All-Star Break
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that the team doesn't have their starting rotation set for the series against the Seattle Mariners this weekend, and he's unsure if right-hander Cristian Javier will pitch again before next week's All-Star break. Javier's next turn in the rotation comes up on Saturday, but the Astros may elect to give him some extra rest after giving up 18 runs on 21 hits (four homers allowed) while walking six and striking out six over 10 2/3 innings in his previous three starts. The recent rough patch has raised the 26-year-old's season ERA to 4.34 (4.27 FIP), while he's also sporting a 1.21 WHIP, 25 walks and 82 strikeouts in 91 1/3 total innings over his 17 starts. Even if Javier does pitch this weekend, fantasy managers might want to take a pass on him.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 3 202322:19Cristian Javier Rocked For Eight Runs To Add To Tailspin
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier survived only 4 1/3 innings with four strikeouts in Monday's 12-11 victory over the Texas Rangers. He allowed eight runs on nine hits, but was luckily tabbed with a no-decision. Despite being spotted with an early 6-0 lead, Javier completely faltered amidst an ugly afternoon after two clean opening frames. The 26-year-old has sacrificed 18 runs over his previous three appearances (10 2/3 innings). Javier's season ERA was 2.84 a month ago on June 3, but has since swelled to 4.34 after his last five starts. The righty will look to sharpen things up during a divisional battle with the Seattle Mariners slated for Saturday.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed May 17 202303:53Cristian Javier Continues Steady Year In Win Over Cubs
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier fired six fine innings against the Chicago Cubs on the way to his fourth win of the season. He punched out five hitters, giving up only one run in the victory. The 26-year-old's deceiving breaking stuff has induced some of the highest chase rate in baseball this year, plus he's cut down on free passes which have been an issue for him in the past. Javier has permitted more than three runs just a single time across nine starts in 2023 so far. The right-hander has settled in as a true fantasy stalwart since debuting in 2020. Javier takes a 3.25 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 59-to-12 strikeout-to-walk ratio into a matchup with the beatable Milwaukee Brewers offense on Monday.
Source: The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Tue Apr 18 202300:31Cristian Javier Improves To 2-0 Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier picked up his second win of the season in Monday's 9-2 game against the Blue Jays. Javier pitched five innings, allowing one run on three hits (including a solo home run) and two walks with five strikeouts on 97 pitches. The 26-year-old has been inconsistent to this point, compiling a 3.68 ERA with a 7.77 K/9 rate and 1.64 BB/9 rate. He broke out last season serving as a full-time starter, so fantasy managers will hope for more starts like this. He will look to keep things going in a tough matchup at the Braves.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Mar 14 202300:19Cristian Javier Strikes Out Four In Monday's Win
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier looked strong in his World Baseball Classic debut for Team Dominican Republic Monday, pitching four scoreless innings in a 6-1 win over Team Nicaragua. Javier struck out four while allowing two hits and a walk. The 25-year-old took another successful step forward in his young career in 2022, going 11-9 with a 2.54 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 33.2% strikeout rate in 148 2/3 innings pitched. The Astros signed Javier to a five-year, $64 million contract extension this off-season, so it is clear that they expect him to play a key part in their rotation. Javier could prove to be a top fantasy pitching option if he can maintain his high strikeout rate while also taking on another innings jump.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 10 202318:14Cristian Javier Signs Five-Year Extension With Astros
Right-hander Cristian Javier signed a five-year, $64 million contract extension with the Houston Astros on Friday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal contains performance bonuses. The 25-year-old was excellent in his third MLB season in 2022, going 11-9 with a career-best 2.54 ERA (3.16 FIP), 0.95 WHIP and career-high 33.2 percent strikeout rate in 148 2/3 innings pitched over 30 outings (25 starts). He was even better in the playoffs on the way to winning a World Series title. Javier lives off of a fastball-slider combination that has been tough for hitters to adjust to. There will be regression in the ERA department in 2023 due to a very low BABIP last season, but Javier makes for a strong SP2/3 with upside heading into his fourth season.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Sat Nov 5 202216:42Cristian Javier "Probably Not" Available In Game 6
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is "probably not" available to pitch in Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to pitching coach Josh Miller. Saturday is Javier's normal bullpen day, though, so Miller didn't totally discount Javier being able to give an inning of work. The Astros have left-hander Framber Valdez making the start, so the Astros may not even need much lengthy behind him if he continues to pitch well. Javier picked up the win and tossed six shutout innings while striking out nine in Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday. He has allowed just one run on two hits while walking five and striking out 16 in 12 2/3 innings over his three postseason outings (two starts).
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 2 202223:33Cristian Javier Does Not Allow A Hit
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier dazzled in Wednesday night's World Series Game 4, allowing no hits and two walks in six innings of work. Javier combined with three relievers to hold the Phillies hitless for the game. He struck out nine batters and took the win in the 5-0 victory to pull the series even at two. Javier has a 0.71 ERA and 0.55 WHIP with 16 strikeouts across 12 2/3 innings this postseason. It's possible he could make an appearance if the series reaches Game 7.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 31 202220:11Cristian Javier Will Start Game 4 Of World Series
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will get the start in Game 4 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, according to manager Dusty Baker. Despite Game 3 being postponed from Monday to Tuesday this week, Baker will continue on with Javier instead of using veteran Justin Verlander on normal rest. Javier will be opposed by right-hander Aaron Nola in Philadelphia. The 25-year-old Dominican was great during the regular season and was dominant in his lone postseason start against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, when he tossed 5 1/3 shutout innings with five strikeouts in a win. He's allowed a solo home run while walking three and striking out seven in 6 2/3 postseason innings this year.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon Oct 31 202218:25Cristian Javier Not Guaranteed To Start Game 4
Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker said the team is undecided about who will start Game 4 of the World Series if Game 3 on Monday is postponed due to inclement weather. If Monday's Game 3 is rained out, right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will start on Tuesday. If Game 3 gets pushed back, right-hander Cristian Javier won't be guaranteed to start in Game 4. If we have a delay in the World Series, it would put ace Justin Verlander on regular rest for a potential Game 4 on Wednesday. However, Javier tossed 5 1/3 shutout innings against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, and Verlander's World Series struggles in his career are well-documented.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 22 202222:20Cristian Javier Keeps Yankees Quiet Saturday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier was solid in Game 3 of the ALCS on Saturday, stifling the struggling New York Yankees offense. Javier threw 5 innings of shutout ball, allowing just a hit and three walks while striking out five. Although the 25-year-old has found himself out of the Astros rotation this postseason until today, he provides the team with yet another solid option should they find themselves in need of one. If the Astros advance to the World Series, Javier will likely make a start in the middle of the series. He could also see usage out of the bullpen if needed.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Oct 21 202214:12Cristian Javier To Start Game 3 On Saturday
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will start Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Lance McCullers Jr. will be pushed back to Game 4 on Sunday in New York. Javier will be making his first playoff start for the Astros in Game 3 after he gave up one run in 1 1/3 innings in relief against the Seattle Mariners in the AL Division Series. Because the 25-year-old hasn't made a start since Oct. 1, we shouldn't expect him to go very deep into the game on Saturday. He was great in two start (one win) against the Yankees in the regular season, allowing only one run on two hits while walking five and striking out 16 in 12 innings pitched against them.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Mon Sep 26 202214:49Cristian Javier Turns In Strong Start Sunday Against Baltimore
Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier enjoyed another strong outing on Sunday. Javier limited the Baltimore Orioles to one hit in six shutout innings. He didn't walk any batters on the day and finished with eight strikeouts, 13 swinging strikes, and an excellent 36% CSW rate. He's now given up one run or fewer in seven of his last nine starts and has surrendered just four hits and four walks, with no earned runs, in his last 17 innings. For the season, the right-hander owns a 2.65 ERA, a 3.22 FIP, 187 strikeouts, and 50 walks in 142.2 innings of work. He's also registered 10 pitcher wins.
Source: StatcastRotoBaller.com
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