We finally have an answer on when Astros' Lance McCullers may return
ASTROS NEWS
14 June 2023
Lance McCullers is out for the year. Composite Getty Image.
Lance McCullers Jr. has been unable to pitch all season due to some lingering arm issues that date back to the 2021 playoffs. McCullers was able to pitch 8 games in the regular season last year, and made 3 starts in the playoffs. Which helped the Astros win their second World Series.
During Spring Training, McCullers was shutdown with forearm discomfort and has been attempting to come back from the injury. Unfortunately, McCullers experienced some setbacks, and now the team has announced he will miss the remainder of the 2023 season.
McCullers has undergone surgery this week to repair his right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur, the team announced Wednesday.
RHP Lance McCullers Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday evening on his right forearm to repair the flexor tendon and remove a bone spur, Astros GM Dana Brown announced. pic.twitter.com/PTS6stV6U2
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 14, 2023
When looking at the positives, Lance has avoided a second Tommy John surgery and the team expects him to return in 2024. Hopefully, the Astros can continue to pitch well in his absence. Houston has the best team ERA in baseball currently.
Be sure to check out the reaction to the news from ESPN Houston's The Wheelhouse.
The Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday acquired tackle Austin Deculus from the Houston Texans.
The Chargers will send a 2027 conditional seventh-round pick to Houston.
Deculus was picked sixth by Houston in the 2022 NFL draft and has appeared in 15 career games including the postseason, making a pair of starts.
He saw the most action of his career in 2023, when he played in seven games with one start, contributing along an offensive line that helped quarterback C.J. Stroud throw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns.
A four-year starter at right tackle at Louisiana State, Deculus played five years for the Tigers, making 46 starts. His 61 games were the most by any player in program history. Deculus played with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow.
With Deculus off the roster, here's a look at how the Texans look after cutting down to 53 players.
The Initial 53-Man Roster 🤘 pic.twitter.com/78xyi1kopY
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 26, 2025
