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Astros Place Mike Burrows on 15-Day IL for Right Elbow Neuritis

Nullifying his Triple‑A assignment, the Astros moved Cristian Javier into the rotation to cover Burrows’ absence.

Jul 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Mike Burrows (50) throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Astros announced Monday that Burrows was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 7 for right elbow neuritis, nullifying the option to Triple‑A Sugar Land that the team had made that day.
  • Burrows had struggled this season, allowing 10 runs in his final start against Washington and entering the break with a 5.99 ERA across 17 starts while leading the team in innings pitched.
  • The club reversed the roster move that sent Burrows down by optioning reliever Alimber Santa back to Triple‑A and using Cristian Javier to fill the rotation spot Burrows vacated.
  • Burrows was a high-profile offseason pickup in a three‑team trade with Pittsburgh that cost the Astros two top prospects, a context that raised expectations and put extra focus on his workload after he neared last year’s inning total.
  • The Astros gave no timetable for a return, leaving short-term rotation planning and bullpen usage uncertain and making Burrows’ recovery and possible rehab assignment the key items to watch next.