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Cristian Javier gears up for his next rehab start Tuesday against Triple-A Sugar Land, aiming to dramatically boost his pitch count from last week’s 28 to a target of 40-45 — a critical step toward rebuilding arm strength and effectiveness against near-Major League hitters. The Astros are watching closely not just for volume, but for quality: can he get outs consistently? His shoulder strain demands patience, and while his first outing wasn’t ideal, the team remains cautiously optimistic. This step also sets him apart from teammate Hunter Brown — Javier’s timeline is longer, and Tuesday’s performance could dictate whether he’s ready to return to Houston’s mound sooner or needs more time to refine his mechanics and regain durability.

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