Cristian Javier returns from elbow surgery for a fifth start as the Astros close a 10-game homestand with the Yankees and Rodón. This matchup tests his health and gives fantasy managers a clearer read on his ceiling as a late-season anchor.

Yordan Alvarez remains Houston's power hub, while Spencer Arrighetti's elbow inflammation and Isaac Paredes' return timeline inject risk and upside into the lineup. If Paredes returns with momentum, Houston's depth could lift fantasy values across the board.