Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier is set to return to action after throwing a side session off the mound. He will make a minor league rehab start this weekend, aiming for four innings and 60-65 pitches. Javier's rehab start will be at Double-A Corpus Christi, following steps taken towards his return by participating in a rehab session. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the need for a rehab start before activating Javier from the injured list, delaying his return until at least the team's upcoming road trip. Javier's recent performance in Corpus Christi included 3.1 innings, 3 hits, 3 earned runs, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts on 68 pitches, with 39 strikes.
Cristian Javier's line from Corpus Christi today: 3.1 IP 3 H 3 ER 2 BB 3 K 68 pitches (39 strikes)
Houston Astros' Cristian Javier to make rehab start Saturday at Double-A Corpus Christi https://t.co/6FyWQCMPb8
Cristian Javier will throw four innings, 60-65 pitches tomorrow in Corpus Christi.
Cristian Javier will require a minor-league rehab start before the Astros activate him from the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday, pushing back his return at least until the team’s upcoming road trip. https://t.co/otXMaDye8p
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Cristian Javier threw a side session off the mound and could return to action this weekend.