This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/astros as Astros Reveal Why Cristian Javier Left Sunday's Start Early. The weekend set between the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles was not without storylines.

Cristian Javier had allowed one run in three innings of his second start since returning from Tommy John surgery.

Houston Astros starter Cristian Javier has left Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles after three innings because of an illness.