![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/33/25/37/23943156/3/1200x0.jpg)
Houston Astros: Struggling Javier won't start again before break
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/bostonglobe/GZMHSF6W43KVEYBAA3EOPW63H4.jpg)
Astros' Cristian Javier, pair of relievers combine to no-hit red-hot Yankees - The Boston Globe
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2022/11/03064412/GettyImages-1244444924-1024x726.jpg)
Cristian Javier - MLB Starting pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/30/13/11/23114351/3/rawImage.jpg)
Phillies 7, Astros 0: How Houston fell behind 2-1 in World Series
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/33/72/52/24095403/3/rawImage.jpg)
Astros trade rumors: 5 starting pitchers Houston could add at deadline
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://appremium.images.worldnow.com/images/25329045_G.jpg)
Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Ranger
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/virginislandsdailynews.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/d/c8/dc85d873-a60d-5b6a-a044-30ce67d254a5/6535fa9260bf1.image.jpg?crop=1763%2C926%2C0%2C124&resize=1200%2C630&order=crop%2Cresize)
Altuve and Javier lead Astros to 8-5 win at Rangers as Houston closes to 2-1 in ALCS, Sports
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://cdn-headshots.theathletic.com/baseball/10CCaSHGL42KuvrA_900x600.png)
Cristian Javier - MLB Starting pitcher - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://www.cbs42.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/81/2023/10/653756ba40e3d7.81765705.jpeg)
Cristian Javier struggles as Houston Astros lose to Texas Rangers in ALCS Game 7
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://cdn.theathletic.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,height=1200,fit=cover/app/uploads/2023/07/03234332/GettyImages-1511937180-scaled.jpg)
Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://www.si.com/.image/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTkzNDgwMjc5OTkyNTc1Njc3/cristian-javier.jpg)
Cristian Javier Rides His 'Invisi-Ball' to a Storybook World Series Win - Sports Illustrated
![Cristian Javier struggles again, stoking fears that Astros may not have a No. 2 - The Athletic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ccOLPhcqtLI/hq720.jpg?sqp=-oaymwEhCK4FEIIDSFryq4qpAxMIARUAAAAAGAElAADIQj0AgKJD&rs=AOn4CLCuE6cLRgwZTxVdtd_Zm7bMhuxdIw)
How unlocking the real Cristian Javier could finally be within reach