Lance McCullers Jr. won't pitch this season for Astros
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. won’t pitch this seasonAUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't pitch in 2024 Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that it's "pretty safe to say" McCullers (forearm) won't be activated from the 60-day injured list this season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com rep...
Impact McCullers underwent surgery last June to repair his right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur and had been hopeful to return to the Astros around the middle of the season. After progressing to throwing bullpen sessions in May, McCullers had his rehab program shut down in July and received a second opinion from doctors. Though McCullers was diagnosed with no new structural damage to his elbow, the recent setback he had a few weeks ago will be enough to slow him down and take a 2024 return off the table. The 30-year-old hasn't pitched for the Astros since the 2022 World Series, and he had already missed the entire 2019 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. McCullers remains on Houston's books through 2026 after signing a five-year, $85 million extension in March 2021.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. likely out for season Houston Astros veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.likely will miss the rest of the season while he recovers from injuries that forced h...
AUGUST 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Still not throwing General manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that McCullers (forearm) has not yet resumed throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact A setback in McCullers' recovery has prevented him from throwing since July 9, and although he is not dealing with any structural damage, his progress remains slow. Brown noted that the right-hander may still be able to pitch for the Astros in September, but he won't have a clear timetable until he is cleared to resume throwing.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Still not throwing General manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that McCullers (forearm) has not yet resumed throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact A setback in McCullers' recovery has prevented him from throwing since July 9, and although he is not dealing with any structural damage, his progress remains slow. Brown noted that the right-hander may still be able to pitch for the Astros in September, but he won't have a clear timetable until he is cleared to resume his throwing program.
JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE
No structural damage in elbow McCullers said Friday that he has no structural damage in his right elbow/forearm, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Although he isn't dealing with any structural damage, McCullers still has not resumed throwing after being shut down July 9. However, manager Joe Espada said the right-hander may be able to restart a throwing program within the next several days depending on how he feels. McCullers hasn't pitched in an MLB game since 2022 and still figures to be at least several weeks away from a return to the Astros.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
No structural damage in elbow McCullers said Friday that he has no structural damage in his right elbow or forearm, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Despite that assurance, McCullers still has not resumed throwing after being shut down July 9. However, manager Joe Espada said the right-hander may be able to restart a throwing program within the next several days depending on how he feels. McCullers hasn't pitched in an MLB game since 2022 and still figures to be at least several weeks away from a potential return to the Astros.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Shut down from throwing Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that McCullers (forearm) will not throw for a few days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Espada noted that McCullers' throwing arm was not responding well between bullpen sessions, and the 30-year-old will rest while the team figures out next steps. It's a step back for McCulers, who is working his way back from surgery last June to repair the flexor tendon and remove a bone spur in his right forearm.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing off mound Saturday McCullers (shoulder) is scheduled Saturday to throw 25 warmup pitches and then take a break to mimic a half-inning before throwing more pitches, Chandler Rome of The Athletic repor...
Impact Saturday's session will be McCullers' first up-down since undergoing surgery last June. He's expected to simulate one more up-down before the Astros consider having McCullers face hitters. For now, McCullers is on track for an August return.
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Q&A: Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. on MLBPA power struggle, Tony Clark's future "I absolutely have faith in Tony Clark," said McCullers, an executive subcommittee member, noting he didn't see a role for Harry Marino.
MARCH 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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Transferred to 60-day IL McCullers (forearm) was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list by the Astros on Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact McCullers is now officially off the 40-man roster, and the Astros used that room to acquire Joel Kuhnel from the Reds for cash considerations. McCullers is going to miss all of the 2023 season after undergoing a season-ending operation to repair a torn right flexor tendon, but he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2024 campaign.
JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
After avoiding Tommy John surgery, Lance McCullers Jr. feels 'a big responsibility' “I know the fans want to see me out there pitching and providing my end of the bargain to the team," McCullers said.
JUNE 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
'Been a daily struggle': McCullers addresses forearm surgery, eyes 2024 return HOUSTON -- When Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was rolled into the operating room Tuesday in Los Angeles, he wasn’t sure what to expect...
JUNE 17, 2023 • MLB.COM
Astros' Lance McCullers to miss remainder of season following surgery
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his...JUNE 14, 2023
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. done for season after surgery Lance McCullers Jr. had yet to make an appearance for the Houston Astros in 2023, and now he won't at all
JUNE 14, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Astros pitcher McCullers to miss remainder of season following surgery
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right forearm and remove a bone spurJUNE 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers has right forearm surgery, out for season Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday evening on his right forearm to repair the flexor tendon and re...
JUNE 14, 2023 • MLB.COM
Undergoes season-ending surgery McCullers underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur from his right forearm, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Things had been trending in a bad direction for McCullers following another recent setback, and it turns out that surgery was necessary. The Astros expect McCullers to return to pitch in 2024, though it's not clear when exactly that might happen. McCullers will end up missing his second full season in last four years, as he was out for the entire 2019 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
