Brown and Javier IL stints leave Astros rotation thin
Two key Houston starters have missed substantial time in 2025, forcing Peter Lambert into a rotation leadership role.
Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier have each spent a large portion of the 2025 season on the injured list, weakening the Astros' traditionally deep rotation. Their absences have elevated Peter Lambert, a minor-league signee, to the team's pitching WAR leader. Houston remains atop the AL West despite the rotation disruptions. The health status of Brown and Javier going forward is a meaningful variable for Houston's postseason push.
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