Astros place SP Cristian Javier and OF Jake Meyers on IL
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The Houston Astros lost another member of their starting rotation when they placed right-hander Cristian Javier (right shoulder strain) on the 15-day injured list on Friday before opening a three-game series in Seattle.
In addition, the Astros placed outfielder Jake Meyers (oblique strain) on the 10-day IL.
Earlier this week, Houston ace right-hander Hunter Brow