Astros Injury Updates: Javier Hader Altuve Progress

Cristian Javier is nearing a return, set to throw live batting practice this Friday after a shoulder strain sidelined him since April—his first time facing hitters since going on the injured list. Closer Josh Hader is also close to rejoining the team, with a few more minor league outings scheduled before a potential early June return from his biceps issue. Jose Altuve’s comeback is progressing well too, swinging at 75-80% of his strength and fielding ground balls, with the manager praising the encouraging progress. The Astros are watching closely, with Javier’s recovery mirroring Hunter Brown’s earlier shoulder rehab—Brown himself is even making another rehab start this Friday. With key arms returning, the team’s momentum could surge as the season heats up. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/d70ab140e3446dc7