Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. to Miss Entire 2024 Season

Veteran pitcher's recovery stalls again, marking his second consecutive season sidelined by injury.

Manager Joe Espada confirmed McCullers' shutdown following lingering arm soreness.
McCullers last pitched in the 2022 World Series and has been recovering from multiple surgeries.
Despite progress in bullpen sessions, McCullers was pulled from rehab in July.
Astros' rotation has been heavily impacted by injuries, with several key pitchers out.
McCullers aims for a comeback in 2025 after back-to-back lost seasons.