Cristian Javier Set for 2025 Season Debut with Astros After Tommy John Surgery

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is scheduled to make his 2025 season debut on Monday, starting against the Red Sox, following Tommy John surgery last June. He completed five rehab starts, with his last outing on August 5 for Triple-A Sugar Land, where he threw 77 pitches over 3 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run, walking four, and striking out six, finishing his rehab with a 5.14 ERA. Javier, a key piece of the 2022 World Series team known for his breakout 2.54 ERA, looks to rebound after a challenging 2023 and early 2024 season before his injury.