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Scoop up Astros' Javier following return to mound

August 12, 2025 03:26 PM

Following Cristian Javier's return to the mound, Eric Samulski shares what fantasy managers can expect from the Astros' starter moving forward, including why he can overcome command issues to reemerge as an asset.

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