OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 07: Cristian Javier #53 of the Houston Astros pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 07, 2020 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
The 2020 Houston Astros had to overcome many obstacles. After being hit with the sign stealing scandal, they also had to incorporate the future of their organization. They were a young team in relation to arms, with many rookies making their debuts in ’20, and the one who stood out the most was Cristian Javier.
Coming into the season, not much was known about Javier, so the expectations were tamed.