Cristian Javier Exits Start Due To Shoulder Tightness
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Key Points:
- Astros pitcher Cristian Javier left today's game after one inning due to shoulder tightness, raising concerns about the severity of his injury.
- This injury compounds Houston's pitching challenges, as ace Hunter Brown is already on the injured list with a shoulder strain, complicating plans for a six-man rotation.
- The Astros face depth issues in their pitching staff, with several potential starters either recently recalled, on optional assignment, or stretched thin from recent outings.
- Outfielder Jake Meyers also exited today's game with lower back tightness after an oblique-related movement, potentially impacting the Astros' center field defense.
- Houston may need to rely on less experienced players like Brice Matthews or look to non-roster options to fill gaps in both pitching and the outfield amid these injuries.
