Cristian Javier pitched his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery. It’s obviously early for evaluating Javier, given both the sample size and the progression often observed in TJ recovery. In two games, Javier has pitched 8 innings and thrown 135 pitches. Yes, the small sample size caveat applies.

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday’s 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness.