As far as feel-good stories go, the return of Carlos Correa to Daikin Park for the first time since the Astros traded for him and Alex Bregman’s first trip back as a member of the Red Sox dominated the narrative Monday night.

HOUSTON — Astros starter Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, a league source said Tuesday, dealing a crippling blow to a Houston rotation that’s absorbed too many of them.

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After the Houston Astros welcomed back Cristian Javier to their starting rotation on Monday following a 15-month absence due to Tommy John surgery, All-Star closer Josh Hader took his place on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder discomfort.

Cristian Javier struck out the side with nasty heat, whiffing J.T. Realmuto, Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos – the heart of the Phillies' order. The Houston right-hander is on fire.