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Podcast: Locked On Astros - Daily Podcast On The Houston Astros
Episode: If Cristian Javier Struggles the Astros Will...In 2026
Description: Houston Astros face a pivotal season as Christian Javier’s performance could shape their 2026 playoff hopes. With Hunter Brown emerging as the new ace after a top-three Cy Young finish, the Astros’ rotation brims with potential—but can newcomers Imai, Burrows, and Weiss step up if Javier falters? Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey dissect Javier’s comeback from elbow surgery, his reliability in the rotation, and the pressure mounting on the pitching staff amidst AL West competition.
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