Cristian Javier Makes Second Spring Start Against Marlins

RHP Cristian Javier is set to make his second start of the Grapefruit League season for the Houston Astros against the Miami Marlins. In his previous outing on March 9 against St. Louis, Javier allowed one earned run on one hit and three walks with three strikeouts over 1.2 innings. Returning from 2025 Tommy John surgery, Javier posted a 2-4 record with a 4.62 ERA in eight starts last year. The Astros also announced the reassignment of Tom Cosgrove and Amos Willingham to minor league camp.