Astros activate Cristian Javier; Jeremy Peña targets mid-July return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Cristian Javier has been activated off the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Rays, returning after recovering from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain. Jeremy Peña, currently on the 10-day IL due to a left calf strain, is aiming for a mid-July return following a successful running session. Raynel Delgado and Kai-Wei Teng are also injured, with Delgado's pinkie injury under observation and Teng recovering from a knee sprain. Minor League rehab assignments are in progress for LaMonte Wade Jr. and Ronel Blanco, both targeting a return in July. A number of players are regaining health, potentially strengthening the Astros' lineup as the season progresses.
- •Cristian Javier activated from IL, will work out of the bullpen.
- •Jeremy Peña targeting mid-July return from calf strain.
- •Raynel Delgado has a dislocated pinkie; no return date set.
- •Kai-Wei Teng on 15-day IL with a knee sprain, targeting July return.
- •LaMonte Wade Jr. and Ronel Blanco are on rehab assignments in July.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Injury Update: Javier Returning, Peña Targeting Mid-July, and More
"A lot has happened on the injury front for the Astros over the last few days. Good news and bad news, but the overall picture is trending in a positive direction. Here is the latest on every player currently on the IL:
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