Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier will be placed on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort, manager Joe Espada told reporters Sunday.

Right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who is 0-2 with an 11.57 ERA this season, will be recalled to take Javier's spot in the rotation, Espada said.

Espada made the announcement after Javier had been scratched from Sunday's start against the host Washington Nationals because of the ailment.

Right-hander Hunter Brown will start in Javier's place Sunday in the rubber match of the three-game series.

Javier, 27, has a 2-0 record with a 1.54 ERA while working at least five innings in all four starts this season. He has allowed no more than two earned runs in each start.

Brown, 25, is 0-3 with a 10.54 ERA in four starts this season. He won his lone career start against Washington on June 13, 2023, after scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings.

Field Level Media contributed to this report.