Cristian Javier pitched his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery. It’s obviously early for evaluating Javier, given both the sample size and the progression often observed in TJ recovery. In two games, Javier has pitched 8 innings and thrown 135 pitches. Yes, the small sample size caveat applies.

The Orioles led 1-0 when Javier left the game, plating their only run on a sacrifice fly by Gunnar Henderson in the third. Right-hander Shawn Dubin replaced him and proceeded to give up four earned runs in the fifth, including a three-run homer by Jordan Westburg that put Baltimore up 5-0.

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier left Sunday's 12-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness, and he was replaced by Shawn Dubin in the fourth inning after the veteran allowed three hits and a run with two strikeouts.