Astros' Cristian Javier exits game against Mariners with groin injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:32 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Houston Astros pitcher Cristian Javier left Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners after two innings due to right groin tightness. He had thrown two scoreless innings on 45 pitches before being replaced by reliever Miguel Ullola. Javier's early exit adds pressure to the Astros' bullpen, especially with the team in a tight race for the AL West title. The Astros currently trail the Texas Rangers by one game and will be looking to manage their pitching staff effectively in the coming days as they pursue a playoff spot.
- •Javier left the game after two scoreless innings against Seattle.
- •Astros lead 4-0 at the time of Javier's exit.
- •Javier has a 5.31 ERA this season but was recently showing improvement.
- •The Astros are chasing the Rangers for the AL West title.
- •Steven Okert and Enyel De Los Santos are also unavailable due to injury.
- 4:32 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier leaves after two innings because of groin injury
"Cristian Javier's early exit could tax the Houston bullpen in the first game of the Astros' final six in a chase for AL West
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