Astros' Bullpen & Injury Updates | Houston Astros News

Cristian Javier’s return to the bullpen could be a game-changer for the Astros, as they hope shorter outings will reignite his lost velocity—though his arm’s durability and clutch performance under pressure remain big questions. Meanwhile, Kai-Wei Teng’s starting experiment is on hold after arm fatigue and a knee injury sidelined him, while A.J. Blubaugh’s dominance as a high-inning reliever makes him a prime trade asset. Tatsuya Imai’s wild inconsistency—flashes of brilliance followed by command-free meltdowns—continues to haunt the bullpen, especially as playoff pressure mounts. Rookie Ray Delgado’s rollercoaster ride just got more complicated with a dislocated pinky, potentially opening the door for Braden Shewmake, and Christian Walker’s back soreness adds another layer of concern to a roster already missing key pieces. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c7835a536bd03b5