Javier Could Start for Astros This Weekend

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 08: Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros pitches during the game between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

The Houston Astros are set for a 4 game series in Detroit starting tomorrow against the Tigers.

Currently, the Astros have listed Tatsuya Imai as their Thursday starter and Spencer Arrighetti as their Friday starter.

As for Saturday and Sunday, their starter is listed as TBD.

Could Cristian Javier be getting one of those starts?

Cristian Javier is a candidate to start one of the weekend games but the Astros are “not ready to make that announcement yet,” Joe Espada said. Javier would be on five days’ rest Saturday since his last rehab start. https://t.co/z6prXysoJv

— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) June 24, 2026

Based on comments from manager Joe Espada, it certainly seems as though he will.

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