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Astros' fan favorite could return soon after impressive rehab start | Sporting News Houston Astros fan favorite pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. could return to the starting rotation soon after his latest impressive rehab start.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tosses 80 pitches McCullers (finger) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart...

Impact McCullers threw 80 pitches while sitting at 91.9 mph with his fastball. Prior to the outing, general manager Dana Brown said the Astros would have to decide whether McCullers needed an additional rehab start before being activated. While no official decision has been made, McCullers looks to have checked a lot of boxes with his outing Friday night.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles take win streak into game against the Astros

The Baltimore Orioles look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they play the Houston Astros

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

McCullers inching closer to return after Triple-A rehab start HOUSTON -- In perhaps his final rehab outing before rejoining the Astros, right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. allowed one run, four hits and tw...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • MLB.COM

Orioles visit the Astros to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Baltimore Orioles to begin a three-game series

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Set for rehab outing McCullers (finger) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact McCullers threw a bullpen session in Houston on Tuesday after throwing a four-inning simulated game a week earlier. Given the significant ramp up before his scheduled rehab start, McCullers could be activated from the injured list by late August.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab outing McCullers (finger) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land, MLB.com reports.

Impact McCullers threw a bullpen session in Houston on Tuesday after throwing a four-inning simulated game a week earlier. Given the significant ramp-up before his scheduled rehab start, McCullers could be activated from the injured list by late August.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros and Red Sox meet in series rubber match

The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros look to keep home win streak alive, host the Red Sox

The Houston Astros host the Boston Red Sox looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros host the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

The Houston Astros begin a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees and Astros meet in series rubber match

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston Astros and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series

The Houston Astros meet the New York Yankees with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees host the Astros to start 3-game series

The New York Yankees start a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Friday

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros Manager Joe Espada Provides Updates on Pitchers, Including Lance McCullers Jr. The Houston Astros received some excellent news on Wednesday when it was revealed that Spencer Arrighetti will be returning to the mound to...

AUGUST 6, 2025 • SI.COM

Astros try to sweep series against the Marlins

The Houston Astros will aim to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros face the Marlins leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws simulated game McCullers (finger) threw a four-inning simulated game Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact While McCullers is already stretched out to four innings, Astros manager Joe Espada indicated Sunday that the righty will throw 1-to-2 more times off a mound and could require a rehab assignment before rejoining the rotation. Espada's comments suggest that McCullers -- who is working his way back from a blister -- probably won't be back with the big club until at least mid-August.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws simulated game McCullers (finger) threw a four-inning simulated game July 30, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact While McCullers is already stretched out to four innings, Astros manager Joe Espada indicated Sunday that the righty will throw 1-to-2 more times off a mound and could require a rehab assignment before rejoining the rotation. That would suggest McCullers -- who is working his way back from a blister -- probably won't be back with the big club until at least mid-August.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing off mound Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that McCullers (finger) has resumed throwing off a mound and is scheduled for "another bullpen or two" before he starts facing live hitters, M...

Impact McCullers was placed on the injured list July 22 after developing a blister on his pitching hand and will wind up missing more than the minimum 15 days. Based on Espada's comments, McCullers could be ready to face hitters by next week, though it's unclear if the right-hander would be cleared to immediately return from the IL after that or if he would first have to go out on a minor-league rehab assignment. With a 6.90 ERA and 1.74 WHIP over 44.1 innings in his 11 starts with Houston this season, McCullers could be at risk of moving to the bullpen upon his activation, as the Astros could get starters Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), Christian Javier (elbow), Luis Garcia (elbow) and Brandon Walter (elbow) back from the IL before him or around the same time.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros visit the Marlins to start 3-game series

The Miami Marlins open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Monday

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Caratini leads Astros against the Red Sox after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox after Victor Caratini had four hits on Saturday in a 7-3 loss to the Red Sox

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox play the Astros on home winning streak

The Boston Red Sox, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Altuve leads Astros against the Red Sox following 4-hit performance

The Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox after Jose Altuve had four hits on Wednesday in a 9-1 win over the Nationals

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros square off against the Nationals with series tied 1-1

Both the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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Orioles take win streak into game against the Astros

Orioles visit the Astros to open 3-game series

Astros and Red Sox meet in series rubber match

Astros look to keep home win streak alive, host the Red Sox

Astros host the Red Sox in first of 3-game series

Yankees and Astros meet in series rubber match

Houston Astros and New York Yankees play in game 2 of series

Yankees host the Astros to start 3-game series

Astros try to sweep series against the Marlins

Astros face the Marlins leading series 1-0

Astros visit the Marlins to start 3-game series

Caratini leads Astros against the Red Sox after 4-hit game

Red Sox play the Astros on home winning streak

Altuve leads Astros against the Red Sox following 4-hit performance

Astros square off against the Nationals with series tied 1-1