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We finally have an answer on when Astros' Lance McCullers may return
Jun 14, 2023, 2:58 pm
Lance McCullers is out for the year. Composite Getty Image.
mccullers update
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.
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