60-Day IL
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 8/15/2025
2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Javier made just seven starts in 2024 before requiring Tommy John surgery, which will sideline him for at least the first half of 2025. Astros GM Dana Brown expressed optimism for a return in late July, but the right-hander has a significant way to go in his recovery. Javier had a 3.89 ERA and 27:19 K:BB over 34.2 innings prior to the injury, though those results may have been affected by the injury. He'll likely have a limited workload if he can return in 2025, so fantasy managers are better off targeting 2026 for Javier. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a five-year, $64 million contract extension with the Astros in February of 2023.
Stockpiling live sessions
Javier (elbow) threw two simulated innings Tuesday during his most recent live batting practice session, MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Javier followed up the two-inning live BP by throwing a bullpen session Friday. The right-hander will presumably face hitters again at some point within the next few days, and if all goes well, the Astros could clear Javier to head out on a rehab assignment at some point shortly after the All-Star break. Javier is working his way back from June 2024 Tommy John surgery and is likely to require close to a full 30-day rehab window in the minors before the Astros bring him back from the 60-day injured list.
Javier followed up the two-inning live BP by throwing a bullpen session Friday. The right-hander will presumably face hitters again at some point within the next few days, and if all goes well, the Astros could clear Javier to head out on a rehab assignment at some point shortly after the All-Star break. Javier is working his way back from June 2024 Tommy John surgery and is likely to require close to a full 30-day rehab window in the minors before the Astros bring him back from the 60-day injured list.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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BAA vs RHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .278 | 79 | 46 | 109 | 15 | |||
| Since 2023vs Right | .184 | 107 | 35 | 64 | 14 | |||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .306 | 10 | 11 | 19 | 3 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .164 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 1 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .273 | 69 | 35 | 90 | 12 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .189 | 90 | 27 | 53 | 13 | |||
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| Since 2023Home | 3.19 | 1.19 | 96.0 | 8.8 | 3.1 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | 5.63 | 1.39 | 100.2 | 8.2 | 4.3 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 1.93 | 1.14 | 28.0 | 7.4 | 3.9 | ||||
| 2024Away | 12.15 | 2.55 | 6.2 | 5.4 | 9.5 | ||||
| 2023Home | 3.71 | 1.21 | 68.0 | 9.4 | 2.8 | ||||
| 2023Away | 5.17 | 1.31 | 94.0 | 8.4 | 3.9 | ||||
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Javier posted career highs with 31 starts and 162 innings. However, his skills fell precipitously from the previous season. Most notably, Javier's slider wasn't nearly as effective, fueling a strikeout rate drop from 33.2 percent to 23.1 percent. His 3.44 BB/9 compared to a 3.15 BB/9 in 2022 suggests a decline in control, but Javier's BB% was nearly identical to the previous campaign. The reason is his BABIP last year was .272, 48 points higher than the .228 mark from 2022. The increase in base runners bumped up the plate appearance denominator in BB%. As a fly ball pitcher, a .272 BABIP is plausible; he was fortunate the prior season. Inconsistent release points rendered Javier's slider and four-seam fastball less dominant, but he showed signs of improvement down the stretch and into the postseason. The Astros are a smart organization, so Javier will probably make the needed adjustments. Still, expecting a rebound to 2022 levels is aggressive. Splitting the difference between the last two seasons is the sage approach.
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Logs live BP session
Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Facing hitters Friday
Javier (elbow) will throw live batting practice Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Still throwing bullpens
Javier (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday, MLB.com reports.
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Not ready to face hitters
Javier (elbow) is throwing bullpen sessions but is not ready to face hitters, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Begins mound work
Javier (elbow) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Losing rotation spot?
The Astros have yet to announce a starter for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, which would be Javier's typical turn through the rotation, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.
Analysis
Javier allowed two earned runs over five innings during his previous start but has a 6.99 ERA across his past 14 outings, dating back to June 21. The right-hander has been a staple of Houston's rotation over the past few years, but he's been unable to replicate the 3.05 ERA he posted from 2020-22 and could be at risk of losing his place in the rotation.
Javier allowed two earned runs over five innings during his previous start but has a 6.99 ERA across his past 14 outings, dating back to June 21. The right-hander has been a staple of Houston's rotation over the past few years, but he's been unable to replicate the 3.05 ERA he posted from 2020-22 and could be at risk of losing his place in the rotation.