SEATTLE – Houston Astros right-handers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy will undergo an MRI after both felt discomfort in their forearms.
Javier was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. Urquidy was recalled early from his rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land last Friday. Houston manager Joe Espada said before Monday night’s series opener in Seattle that both pitchers will have MRIs on Tuesday.
Javier, 27, pitched four innings and gave up a season-high eight hits in his most recent start against the Angels last Tuesday. It was his third start since missing 18 games earlier this season due to neck discomfort. Javier missed the scheduled bullpen on Sunday because of discomfort in his right forearm.
Urquidy was making his third rehab start for Sugar Land when he was pulled after 3 2/3 innings. He has yet to play in the majors this season due to forearm discomfort.
Houston called up right-hander Alex Speas from Sugar Land to take Javier’s spot on the roster. The Astros also recalled first baseman José Abreu from Sugar Land and placed him in the first base lineup against the Mariners. The 2020 AL MVP started the season hitting .099 with three RBIs in 22 games before accepting a demotion to the minors.
