Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier shall be positioned on the 15-day injured record on account of neck discomfort, supervisor Joe Espada instructed reporters Sunday.
Proper-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who’s 0-2 with an 11.57 ERA this season, shall be recalled to take Javier’s spot within the rotation, Espada stated.
Espada made the announcement after Javier had been scratched from Sunday’s begin in opposition to the host Washington Nationals due to the ailment.
“Neck discomfort, began a couple of days in the past,” Espada stated. “He tried to work by means of it however simply could not occur. This type of simply got here out of nowhere. So, we’re going to see what occurs right here.”
Espada stated they haven’t determined but on an MRI for Javier.
Proper-hander Hunter Brown began in Javier’s place Sunday within the rubber match of the three-game collection, taking the loss because the Nationals defeated the Astros 6-0. Brown allowed three runs and three hits and a stroll within the first however then settled down, lasting 4 innings when his pitch depend reached 84. He’s 0-4 with a 9.68 ERA on the season.
Javier, 27, has a 2-0 file with a 1.54 ERA whereas working at the very least 5 innings in all 4 begins this season. He has allowed not more than two earned runs in every begin.
Espada stated J.P. France and Justin Verlander will begin in Chicago for the following collection in opposition to the Cubs, however the order was not introduced. Arrighetti may additionally get a type of spots, as may veteran left-hander Framber Valdez (left elbow irritation), who has been throwing throughout the street journey.
“He simply performed catch proper now,” Espada stated of Valdez on Sunday. “We’ll see how he feels. As soon as we see how he feels we’ll begin speaking in regards to the potentialities if he can pitch in Chicago or not.”
The Related Press and Area Stage Media contributed to this report.
