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Astros call up former Yankees farmhand amid Cristian Javier news
TL;DR
The Houston Astros placed Cristian Javier on the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder strain. They called up infielder Braden Shewmake from the Yankees to fill the roster spot vacated by injured shortstop Nick Allen.
Key points
- Cristian Javier transferred to the 60-day injured list
- Javier is suffering from a shoulder strain
- Nick Allen placed on the 10-day injured list
- Braden Shewmake called up from the Yankees
- Shewmake has limited MLB experience
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In a disappointing turn of events, the Houston Astros transferred right-hander Cristian Javier to the 60-day injured list on Monday.
Javier is dealing with a shoulder strain and will not return to the field until at least early June.
The Astros are also dealing with an injury at shortstop. Nick Allen is battling back spasms and was placed on the 10-day IL. Taking Allen's spot on the active roster is an infielder the Astros acquired from the New York Yankees in a trade over the weekend.
Shortstop Braden Shewmake had his contract selected by Houston. He's spent a limited amount of time in the Majors with the Atlanta Braves (two games in 2023) and the Chicago White Sox (29 games in 2024).
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"The players have similar profiles as glove-first guys with light bats. Shewmake has a .118/.127/.191 batting line in 71 big league plate appearances," about Shewmake. "His .241/.305/.384 line at Triple-A is better but still not good, translating to a 78 wRC+, indicating he has been 22% below average at that level."
Q&A
What injury did Cristian Javier sustain?
Cristian Javier is dealing with a shoulder strain.
Who is Braden Shewmake and why was he called up?
Braden Shewmake is an infielder called up by the Astros to replace the injured Nick Allen.
How long will Cristian Javier be out?
Cristian Javier will not return until at least early June.
