Cristian Javier's Regular Season Over After IL Placement
The Astros right-hander has been placed on the 15-day injured list, ruling him out for the remainder of the regular season.
Cristian Javier has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Houston Astros, effectively ending his regular season. The move is official per the team. Josh Hendrickson was called up as part of the corresponding roster move. Javier's availability for any potential postseason play remains unclear.
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