Javier's Pitch Count Progress Check

Cristian Javier gears up for his next rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, aiming to boost his pitch count from 28 to 42-45—a critical step toward his eventual 75-pitch return to the Astros. With a Grade 2 shoulder injury, every outing matters; his command against higher-level hitters will determine if his comeback stays on track—or stretches longer than teammate Hunter Brown’s. This isn’t just another rehab game—it’s a checkpoint that could reshape his timeline back to the majors. 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/77daa0c7a05bf101