LANCE MCCULLERS JR. #43 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
2-5  W-L  •
1.81  WHIP  •
6.51  ERA 
#43 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
2-5 W-L
1.81 WHIP
6.51 ERA
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Red Sox loyalist gives verdict on Astros' 2026 rotation ft. Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai, Lance McCullers Jr. The Houston Astros added a much-needed rotation piece in the offseason after signing Japanese starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai on a three-year,...
5 HOURS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Lance McCullers' wife Kara shows off glam-chic look with knee-high boots in stylish mirror selfie Lance McCullers and his wife, Kara, are trying to make the most of the offseason after a tough year on the mound for the Houston Astros pitc...
NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Astros hit four homers in season-ending 6-2 win over Angels

RamĂłn UrĂ­as hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, one of four Houston home runs, and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 in the season finale for both teams
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press
No-decision in season finale McCullers did not factor into Sunday's decision against the Angels, allowing one run on two hits and one walk while striking out four across three innings.
Impact McCullers was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday after recovering from a right hand injury. He gave up a solo homer to Mike Trout in the first before keeping the Angels off the board over the next two frames, but he did return to the mound for the fourth frame after tossing 54 pitches (35 strikes). McCullers will end the 2025 regular season with a 2-5 record across 16 games (13 starts) with a 6.51 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 61:39 K:BB over 55.1 innings. The 32-year-old right-hander is under contract with Houston through 2026.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Starting regular-season finale McCullers will start on the mound in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact McCullers was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday after missing the minimum amount of time with right hand soreness. The Astros have been eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since 2016, so McCullers will likely have a long leash in his outing. He owns a 6.71 ERA and 9.8 K/9 over 52.1 innings in 15 appearances, including 12 starts, with Houston this season.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in season finale McCullers will start Sunday's season finale against the Angels, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact McCullers was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday after missing the minimum amount of time with right hand soreness. The Astros have been eliminated from postseason contention for the first time since 2016, so McCullers will likely have a long leash Sunday. He owns a 6.71 ERA over 52.1 innings in 15 appearances and had been demoted to the bullpen in late August before landing on the shelf. McCullers remains under contract through 2026, and with the Astros set to be without all of Hayden Wesneski, Ronel Blanco, Luis Garcia and Brandon Walter for the majority or entirety of next season while the quartet recovers from elbow surgeries, McCullers stands a good chance of being included in the Opening Day rotation coming out of spring training.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from IL McCullers (hand) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact McCullers will make his return to the major-league roster with just two games left in the regular season. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since Sept. 12 with right hand soreness, and he was described to be "highly unlikely" to return to action in September by general manager Dana Brown, but he appears to have done so. McCullers has posted a 6.71 ERA and 1.85 WHIP with 57 strikeouts over 52.1 innings in 15 appearances, including 12 starts, with Houston this season. In a corresponding move, Nick Hernandez was designated for assignment Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from IL McCullers (hand) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact McCullers will make his return to the major-league roster with just two games left in the regular season. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since Sept. 12 with right hand soreness, and he was at one point described to be "highly unlikely" to return to action in September by general manager Dana Brown. McCullers has posted a 6.71 ERA and 1.85 WHIP with 57 strikeouts over 52.1 innings in 15 appearances, including 12 starts, with Houston this season. In a corresponding move, Nick Hernandez was designated for assignment Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road slide into matchup with the Astros

The Texas Rangers will attempt to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Houston Astros
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press
Unlikely to return in September Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that McCullers (hand) isn't expected to return from the 15-day injured list before the end of the regular season, Chandler Rome of The...
Impact McCullers was placed on the IL on Friday due to right hand soreness, and while his injury doesn't appear to be considered serious, he looks like he'll need more than the minimum 15 days to move past the issue. Brown noted that McCullers' "name will come up" in discussions about the Astros' roster for a potential postseason run, but given how the 31-year-old righty performed as a reliever after losing his spot in the rotation in late August, it's difficult to envision Houston turning to him in the playoffs. McCullers was charged with five runs (three earned) on six hits and four walks over four innings across his three low-leverage relief appearances prior to landing on the IL.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves take home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros looking to end a four-game home losing streak
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves aim to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Houston Astros
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press
McCullers (right hand soreness) lands on IL for 4th time in '25 ATLANTA -- Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the injured list Friday with right hand soreness, a move which could en...
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • MLB.COM

Astros Place RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on IL, Recall Colton Gordon, Promote Zach Cole

The Astros have placed RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day Injured List with soreness in his pitching hand.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Astros Place RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on IL, Recall Colton Gordon, Promote Zach Cole

Astros place Lance McCullers Jr. on IL, recall Colton Gordon and promote Zach Cole

The Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day IL with soreness in his pitching hand
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press
Astros announces disappointing Lance McCullers Jr. news | Sporting News McCullers Jr. once again finds himself on IL.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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