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Mon Mar 1123:38Lance McCullers Jr. Targeting A Late-June Return
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is targeting a "late June, early July" return. He underwent flexor tendon surgery in June, which had a 13-15 month recovery. His goal is to aim for that 13th-month timeline. McCullers hasn't pitched at any level since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series. The 30-year-old posted a 2.27 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 50:22 K: BB across 47 2/3 innings in 2022. McCullers will continue to rehab, but it's unclear when he will be cleared and become an integral part of Houston's rotation again. For fantasy leagues with an injured list spot, managers in deep leagues can stash McCullers on the IL and hope he returns to action around the All-Star break.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1220:36Luis Garcia, Lance McCullers Jr. On Track To Return In Second Half
Houston Astros right-handers Luis Garcia (elbow) and Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) are on track to return to the active roster in the second half of the 2024 season, according to general manager Dana Brown. Garcia is recovering from Tommy John surgery last May after allowing 12 earned runs with 10 walks and 31 strikeouts in 27 innings over six starts last year. The 27-year-old misses plenty of bats and could still be worth stashing as a late-round flier in deep-mixed fantasy leagues this spring. McCullers missed all of 2023 after having surgery to fix a torn flexor tendon in June. The 30-year-old remains intriguing in fantasy, but keep in mind he hasn't pitched since the World Series in 2022. Fantasy managers will want to temper expectations for both Garcia and McCullers once they return in the second half.
Source: MLB Network - Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Sat Jan 2012:49Late-Summer Return Could Be Possible For Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is throwing from 80 feet on flat ground and said that he's feeling good. He also said that a return later this summer seems feasible. McCullers had surgery to fix a torn flexor tendon in his right arm in June and was forced to miss all of the 2023 season. The 30-year-old oft-injured pitcher is making progress this offseason, though, but at best, he's going to pitch half a season in 2024. When healthy, McCullers will be a starting-rotation staple for the Astros, but he's probably going to need to knock off some rust and Houston isn't going to rush him back. McCullers hasn't pitched at any level since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series. He might be worth stashing in some fantasy leagues, but there's no telling which version of McCullers we're going to get when he returns in the second half of 2024.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Wed Nov 8 202316:16Lance McCullers Jr. Might Not Return Until July
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr.'s (forearm) agent, Scott Boras, said on Wednesday that his client is "certainly going to be pitching next year, no doubt," but he also didn't give a specific timeline for when McCullers might be back. General manager Dana Brown said on Tuesday that McCullers might not return until sometime in early July. The 30-year-old had surgery in June to fix a torn right flexor tendon and also to remove a bone spur in his right forearm, and he's facing a lengthy recovery. McCullers last pitched in a major-league game in the World Series in 2022. Given his lengthy layoff and new surgery this year, fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting him to be available until some point in the second half of 2024.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 14 202316:00Lance McCullers Jr. Has Season-Ending Surgery
The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday night on his right forearm to fix the flexor tendon and to remove a bone spur, according to general manager Dana Brown. McCullers originally injured the flexor tendon in his forearm while pitching in Game 4 of the 2021 American League Division Series, and he aggravated it while throwing a bullpen this February. The 29-year-old is expected to return for the Astros in 2024, but it's unknown when that might be, and it's understandable for fantasy managers to want nothing to do with him next year. It's another disappoint injury development for McCullers, and he can safely be dropped in redraft fantasy leagues.
Source: Astros TwitterRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 11 202316:26Lance McCullers Jr. Likely Out "A Little While"
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown hasn't ruled out Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) returning at some point this season. However, according to Brown, "Even if he could come back, we would have to build him up, and it's going to take a little while to do that." The 29-year-old was initially expected to make his 2023 debut around the All-Star break. Unfortunately, he experienced setbacks in rehab and underwent an MRI on Friday. Those results are expected soon. But fantasy managers shouldn't anticipate seeing McCullers on the mound in the near future, although he should remain stashed until the team releases a definitive update on his prognosis.
Source: Matt YoungRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 8 202321:21Lance McCullers Jr. Will Have An MRI After Setback
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will have an MRI on Friday, according to general manager Dana Brown. Unfortunately, the results aren't expected back until next week, so fantasy managers will need to wait a few days before learning what the future holds for the right-hander. The 29-year-old, who played well last season despite making only eight starts, was hoping to return around the All-Star break.However, considering the multiple setbacks of late, things aren't looking too promising at the moment. That said, McCullers should remain on fantasy rosters for now, at least until the results of the MRI are made public.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon May 29 202314:13Lance McCullers Jr. No Longer Throwing Off Mound
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is no longer throwing off a mound in his rehab, according to manager Dusty Baker. "We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he's 100 percent. That's where it is right now," Baker said. The Astros have backed off McCullers after he began throwing bullpen sessions in early May. Fantasy managers were hoping that the 29-year-old right-hander would make his season debut around the All-Star break, but with this setback, that's unlikely to happen now. McCullers deserves to be stashed in most fantasy leagues, but managers are probably starting to run thin on patience. He made only eight starts in 2022, but he also posted a sharp 2.27 ERA (3.49 FIP), 1.24 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings pitched.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Mon May 22 202312:17Lance McCullers Jr. Out Until Closer To All-Star Break
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will be out until closer to the All-Star break or after, according to general manager Dana Brown. McCullers has been rehabbing since injuries his right forearm on Feb. 14 and progressed to throwing 37 pitches in a bullpen last Tuesday. He played catch on flat ground on Sunday. "There again, we want to get him back for the rest of the season; we don't want to rush him. He has to go through his spring training innings and that's going to be important for him to build up," Brown said. Fantasy managers will have to wait a little longer for the 29-year-old to make his 2023 debut. He pitched in just eight games in 2022 due to injury as well, and it might take a while before McCullers is back to his pre-injury form in the second half of 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun May 21 202314:02Lance McCullers Jr. Throws On Flat Ground On Sunday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw on flat ground on Sunday, according to manager Dusty Baker. Originally, McCullers Jr. was scheduled for a bullpen on Sunday but threw from flat ground instead. Baker said it was not a setback and that the 29-year-old hurler will stay in Houston to continue his ramp-up. McCullers Jr. still has some work to do before he can join the Astros rotation but expect an update in the coming days.
Source: Danielle Lerner of The Houston ChronicleRotoBaller.com
Sat May 20 202313:37Lance McCullers Jr. Set To Throw A Bullpen Session On Sunday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. According to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle, Sunday's session could be the last before facing hitters in a live batting practice session. If McCullers Jr. continues to progress without any setbacks, then he could be ready for a minor league rehab assignment by late May. The 29-year-old hurler has been dealing with a forearm strain since spring training so it makes sense that the Astros want to be cautious with him. Their pitching rotation could use all of the reinforcements that they can get.
Source: Danielle Lerner of The Houston ChronicleRotoBaller.com
Tue May 9 202322:48Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Bullpen Tuesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) said he threw 25 pitches during a bullpen session on Tuesday, reaching 91.6 mph with his fastball. He will start mixing in breaking pitches in his next bullpen, which will likely come Saturday in Chicago. After that, he will have a normal spring training build-up from there. The oft-injured 29-year-old is getting closer to making his 2023 debut, but he's not out of the woods yet and will need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before he can help out fantasy managers. Barring setbacks along the way, there's a chance that McCullers will rejoin Houston's starting rotation in early June. If he's available on your league's waiver wire, now is the time to start thinking about stashing him.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Sun May 7 202300:33Lance McCullers Jr. Throws In The Pen Saturday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a bullpen session in Seattle on Saturday. He also reportedly hit 90 mph twice, which is certainly good news. The 29-year-old has been out since spring training because of a forearm injury. Fortunately, it was reported weeks ago he's ahead of schedule. However, McCullers can't return soon enough, considering the Astros announced Luis Garcia (elbow) would require Tommy John Surgery. That said, the right-hander still has something to offer fantasy managers. But his inability to remain healthy is an issue.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Wed Apr 26 202308:48Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Off Flat Ground Tuesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw off flat ground on Tuesday, and according to manager Dusty Baker, the righty "felt great." The 29-year-old has been sidelined for the whole 2023 season thus far after straining his forearm in February. McCullers Jr. is ahead of schedule in his recovery but is still a few steps away from returning, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him with the Astros for another few weeks at the earliest. In 2022, he pitched to a 2.27 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 25.6% strikeout rate with four wins across just eight starts. When McCullers Jr. is fully healthy, he can provide value in every category.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Apr 16 202319:37Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Long Toss Session
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) was able to throw a successful long toss session on Sunday. The right-hander appears to be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a low-grade forearm strain. It sounds like the next step is for McCullers to mix offspeed pitches in his bullpen sessions. The hope is that he'll be facing live hitters by early May. Fantasy managers will need to remain patient with the 29-year-old. There still isn't a clear timetable of when McCullers will get back on the mound.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Fri Mar 31 202315:15Lance McCullers Jr. Is Making Progress
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) is pain-free, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a low-grade forearm strain. He was only able to play catch during camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him back anytime soon. McCullers was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Possibly, the 29-year-old gets back on the mound before the end of May. There is no timetable for his return, so fantasy managers will have to continue to be patient with McCullers.
Source: Mark BermanRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 13 202312:12Lance McCullers Jr. To Throw Again Monday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) will throw for a second time on Monday in the batting cages. It is McCullers' second throwing session in three days as he works to build his way back up after suffering a right forearm strain last month. The 29-year-old right-hander will open the 2023 season on the injured list, but he could make his season debut before the end of April, barring any setbacks along the way. His fantasy stock has fallen because of his injury, but McCullers is still worth a late-round flier in mixed leagues. Injuries have been an issue for him, and he appeared in just eight games in 2022 with a similar forearm injury that he initially suffered in the 2021 playoffs.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 12 202311:03Lance McCullers Jr. Throws On Saturday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw 30 pitches off flat ground on Saturday for the first time since a bullpen session on Feb. 14. McCullers is dealing with a small muscle strain in his right forearm and will open the 2023 campaign on the injured list. The 29-year-old will now begin to build his arm back up, and if he doesn't suffer another setback, he could make his debut in the Astros' rotation around the end of April. Injuries continue to impede McCullers, but he has the stuff to be very useful for fantasy managers when he's healthy. He's worth a late-round flier in mixed leagues if you have room to stash him on the injured list for most of the first month of the season.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Wed Mar 8 202311:06Lance McCullers Jr. Still Has Not Resumed Throwing
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) still isn't throwing in spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. McCullers suffered a right forearm strain three weeks ago during a bullpen session and has yet to resume throwing, and he's already been ruled out for Opening Day. Now fantasy managers want to know just how long McCullers will be out, but we don't know just yet. But the 29-year-old has plenty of injury history and is known as a slow healer, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him miss around the first month of the 2023 season, if not more. He dealt with a similar arm injury in 2022, so the Astros are going to be extremely cautious. It's causing McCullers' fantasy stock to fall considerably.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Sun Mar 5 202312:06Lance McCullers Jr. Not Playing Catch Yet
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) has yet to resume playing catch at spring training, according to manager Dusty Baker. McCullers won't be ready to go for Opening Day after a recent MRI exam showed a small muscle strain in his right forearm. It makes the 29-year-old right-hander a risky fantasy selection, but he could still be healthy for the majority of the 2022 season if he doesn't suffer any setbacks with his forearm moving forward. With Justin Verlander now in New York, McCullers' injury opens up a rotation spot to begin the year for young prospect Hunter Brown, who is worth looking into in deep mixed and AL-only leagues early on. McCullers continues to be an injury risk in fantasy, but when healthy, he has the ability to make a big difference on your pitching staff.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
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