Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier is set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, according to multiple reports, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic. This surgery typically requires a recovery period of 12 to 14 months, posing a significant blow to the Astros' rotation.
Cristian Javier injury update: Astros starter to get Tommy John surgery in latest blow to rotation, per report https://t.co/IavS7l73gG
Astros starter Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, a league source told The Athletic. The reconstructive surgery typically carries a 12- to 14-month recovery. #MLBNews #Relentless https://t.co/lDyPCE3u5S
Cristian Javier to undergo Tommy John surgery https://t.co/wikiuROocT
Astros SP Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, per @Chandler_Rome https://t.co/pLbr8aUqQW
Cristian Javier is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, per @chandler_rome. https://t.co/VhIZKLdljp
That might officially slam their window shut https://t.co/JU7wrNYS6a
Cristian Javier To Undergo Tommy John Surgery https://t.co/0LY8T0Sip6 https://t.co/KWLjge1BZW
Astros starter Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, source tells @TheAthletic. Story here - https://t.co/qBwNmnqUjP
Houston Astros Could Lose Another Starting Pitcher to Tommy John Surgery https://t.co/dEwkMgpLSM https://t.co/Ljqf8IbTwV