Trending Now - Astros Add Javier and Meyers to Injured List Amid Struggles

WHO:

MLB.com - Cristian Javier, right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros.

MLB.com - Jake Meyers, center fielder for the Houston Astros.

MLB.com - Hunter Brown, ace right-hander for the Houston Astros.

MLB.com - Joe Espada, manager of the Houston Astros.

MLB.com - J.P. France, right-hander selected from Triple-A Sugar Land.

MLB.com - Taylor Trammell, outfielder selected from Triple-A Sugar Land.

ESPN - Ronel Blanco, right-hander transferred to the 60-day injured list.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Cristian Javier was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a grade 2 shoulder strain.

MLB.com - Jake Meyers was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a grade 2 oblique strain.

MLB.com - Javier and Meyers were both injured during a game against the Colorado Rockies, which the Astros lost 9-1.

ESPN - Javier has a 12.54 ERA in three starts this season.

ESPN - Meyers is batting .243 with one home run and four RBIs this season.

MLB.com - The Astros selected the contracts of J.P. France and Taylor Trammell to replace Javier and Meyers on the roster.

MLB.com - Ronel Blanco was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The injuries occurred during a game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

MLB.com - The Astros are scheduled to play at T-Mobile Field in Seattle, Washington.

WHEN:

MLB.com - The injuries to Javier and Meyers occurred on April 5th, 2026.

MLB.com - The Astros placed Javier and Meyers on the injured list on April 7th, 2026.

MLB.com - Hunter Brown was shut down from throwing and will be re-evaluated in two weeks from April 5th, 2026.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Astros are dealing with multiple injuries to their starting rotation, prompting the need for additional pitching depth.

HOW:

MLB.com - Javier reported feeling shoulder tightness while pitching to the last batter of the first inning.

MLB.com - Meyers experienced lower back tightness during a check-swing in the second inning.

(UPDATED April 11, 2026 03:48 UTC)

Cristian Javier and Jake Meyers of the Houston Astros have both been placed on the injured list due to injuries sustained during a game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, with Javier dealing with a grade 2 shoulder strain and Meyers suffering from a grade 2 oblique strain. To fill their spots on the roster, the Astros have selected the contracts of J.P. France and Taylor Trammell, while Ronel Blanco has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room. The Astros are currently facing challenges with their starting rotation and are scheduled to play at T-Mobile Field in Seattle next.