Height
6'1"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Experience
6 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 125 | 3.7315724 | 35-22 | 599 | 1.1498771 | 0.0 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$64.0M
Guaranteed
$38.4M
AAV
$12.8M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Cristian Javier's five-year, $12.8M AAV extension earns a C- CVI, reflecting a middling value proposition for a starter entering his age-29 season. The veteran right-hander carries a solid B+ performance grade that suggests above-average production, but the concerning spring struggles highlighted in recent coverage create legitimate questions about his trajectory moving forward. At $12.8M annually, Javier sits in the mid-tier range for starting pitchers, creating reasonable expectations that his inconsistent early-season performance has failed to meet. The media narrative around "notable spring concerns" and questions about the Astros' confidence in him suggests this deal could become problematic if his reliability issues persist. While six years of big league experience typically indicates established competency, the current perception of disappointment rather than optimism makes this contract look increasingly risky. The five-year commitment through his early thirties adds term risk if these performance concerns prove to be more than just spring hiccups.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Cristian Javier, a starting pitcher for the Astros, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their elite production. His A performance grade positions him among the elite at the starting pitcher position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Astros keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $12.8M/year, the mid-range salary creates reasonable expectations for solid contributions. Fan sentiment leans positive overall, though some segments remain watchful for more sustained production before fully buying in. At 29, with elite production already established, the outlook remains positive as he approaches or occupies his peak years.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | @ COL | L 1-9 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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