Astros Cristian Javier returns to bullpen as Teng goes to IL

Cristian Javier will return to the Houston Astros as a reliever, following challenges related to velocity since his Tommy John surgery. The Astros anticipate shorter outings will help him regain effectiveness. Meanwhile, Kai-Wei Teng has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a knee injury after an arm fatigue issue when starting. The Astros are also seeing interest in pitcher A.J. Blubaugh, who has achieved a 2.06 ERA over 48 innings this season. Tatsuya Imai's inconsistency remains a concern, as poor performances may impact the team's postseason chances. Additionally, infielder Raynel Delgado is dealing with a pinky injury after briefly returning to the field.

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