The Houston Astros are getting back Cristian Javier tonight as the 28-year-old starting pitcher was activated off the 60-day IL on Monday. With Javier being on the 60-day IL, a move was needed for both the 26-man roster and the 40-man roster. The 26-man roster move was straightforward as Colton Gordon was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, but the 40-man roster move leaves the Astros down a position player.
Ahead of Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox, the Astros went ahead anddesignated outfielder Cooper Hummel for assignment.
With the deadline additions of Carlos Correa, Ramon Urias, and Jesus Sanchez, Hummel wasn't long for the Astros' roster during the closing months of the season.