Astros' Javier to make 2025 debut vs. Red Sox

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will make his 2025 season debut in Monday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox, according to The Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara.

Javier hasn't pitched in the majors since May 21, 2024, after undergoing Tommy John surgery the following month.

The 28-year-old posted a 5.14 ERA in 14 innings across five minor-league rehab starts ahead of Monday's return.

Javier owns a 3.59 ERA in 116 MLB appearances over five campaigns. His best season came in 2022 when he registered a 2.54 ERA with 194 strikeouts in 148.2 innings. He also helped the Astros win the World Series that year, allowing just one earned run in 12.2 postseason innings.