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Cristian Javier Back To The Bullpen?

The Astros have made their intentions known about reverting back to the standard five-man rotation. Based on Dusty Baker’s response to the media, it appears that Cristian Javier (101 IP, 3.21 ERA, 22.2% K-BB% as a starter) is the most likely candidate to move to the bullpen, although it hasn’t been confirmed at the time of this writing.

Re: the Astros’ rotation shuffle: José Urquidy says he is starting Saturday. Garcia is Thurs, Verlander is Sunday. That leaves Friday up in the air. Cristian Javier, who threw a bullpen today, said he doesn’t know what’s happening yet.