Expected to Land on IL with Persistent Shoulder Pain

Cristian Javier is expected to be placed on the injured list after leaving his most recent start for the Houston Astros after just one inning. Javier is dealing with significant shoulder pain, and team officials indicated that an IL stint is the most likely course of action to prevent further damage. The loss of Javier is a blow to the Astros' rotation, forcing the team to make corresponding roster moves to cover his starts while he undergoes further medical evaluation.