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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Cristian Javier returns, Hurston Waldrep has a rotation spot

Welcome to Waiver Wire Watch, where I review my favorite waiver wire adds and drops for each week of the MLB season. The ...
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Javier K's 5 in first start since TJ surgery on night of key returns for Astros

As far as feel-good stories go, the return of Carlos Correa to Daikin Park for the first time since the Astros traded for him ...
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Cristian Javier Isn’t The Same Pitcher, At Least In One Start

The last time we saw Cristian Javier on the mound before his 2025 debut on Monday was back on May 21, 2024, a total of 447 ...
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Cristian Javier and the ‘invisiball’ that has him on the verge of ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cristian Javier’s fastball velocity is wholly unremarkable. The Astros pitching prospect averages only 92 mph. It’s not uncommon for him to hit 93 or 94 mph, but 95 ...

Astros turn to Hunter Brown in series finale vs. Red Sox

After the Houston Astros welcomed back Cristian Javier to their starting rotation on Monday following a 15-month absence due to Tommy John surgery, All-Star closer Josh Hader took his place on the ...