Cristian Javier (1-1, 3.38) makes his third start in return from Tommy John surgery as the Houston Astros go for a third win in a row against the Baltimore Orioles. Javier's second start was cut short by illness. Dean Kremer (9-9, 3.97) starts for Baltimore.

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly finalizing an eight-year, $67 million extension with catcher Samuel Basallo.

Top Baltimore Orioles prospect Samuel Basallo agreed to an eight-year, $67 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Friday.

This is the largest pre-arbitration contract ever given to a catcher.