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The latest updates on the Houston Astros from Spring Training: Cristian Javier continues to strengthen his arm and get ready for the regular season. His velocity, while still not as high as it was pre-injury, has improved from his last outing: Manager Joe Espada liked what he saw from Javier: Astros #1 prospect OF Kevin […]
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - MARCH 03: Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros pitches during the game between the Team Venezuela and the Houston Astros at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Lawrence Brown/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images The latest updates on the Houston Astros from Spring Training: Cristian Javier continues to strengthen his arm and get ready for the regular season. His velocity, while still not as high as it was pre-injury, has improved from his last outing: Cristian Javier's velo was up a tick today vs.
Marlins 4 innings 2 hits 0 runs 1 walk 5 strikeouts 56 pitches (38 strikes, 11 whiffs) Four-seam velo: 92. 3 average (91. 7 on March 9).
Sweeper and sinker up a bit. — Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2026 Manager Joe Espada liked what he saw from Javier: Astros manager Joe Espada on Javier pic. twitter.
com/TfNK3eQado — Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) March 15, 2026 Astros #1 prospect OF Kevin Alvarez made his first appearance of spring with the Astros in a Grapefruit League game. The 18-year old went 0-3 but did put a sting into this ball: Kevin Alvarez lined out to SS in his second at-bat (102. 7 mph off the bat).