"Cristian Javier was removed from today's game after just one inning due to shoulder tightness. He was warming up for the second inning but summoned catcher Christian Vázquez and the training staff to the mound before departing."
"Even a minor absence would be a big blow for the Astros. Just a few days ago, they lost their ace, as Hunter Brown landed on the injured list due to a shoulder strain."
"Going to a six-man rotation would lower the impact on Tatsuya Imai, who is still in the first few weeks of his MLB career. In Japan, starting pitchers normally throw once a week as opposed to the five-man rotations that are common in North America."
"Subtracting Javier would further require the Astros to reach even further into their depth. Weiss threw 62 pitches in a long relief outing Monday, so he's fairly stretched out, though he allowed six earned runs in 2 2/3 innings."
Cristian Javier exited the game after one inning because of shoulder tightness. His injury adds to the Astros' pitching woes, following Hunter Brown's recent injury. The team plans to implement a six-man rotation to manage workloads, especially with a demanding schedule ahead. Tatsuya Imai, a rookie, is expected to be part of this rotation. The Astros may need to rely on their depth, as several pitchers are available for recall or have been recently used in relief roles.
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