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Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. on 15-Day IL With Right Foot Sprain

The foot injury forces the Astros to call on rookie Ryan Gusto for Monday’s start with Jason Alexander recalled from Triple-A

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 07: Manager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on prior to the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park on September 07, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
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Overview

  • Lance McCullers Jr. was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to June 13 due to a sprained right foot.
  • Rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto will move into Monday’s series opener against the Oakland Athletics in McCullers’s absence.
  • Right-hander Jason Alexander was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill the vacated roster spot.
  • McCullers posted a 4.91 ERA over seven starts since returning on May 4, helping Houston go 25–15 in that span.
  • Alongside McCullers, rotation depth has been strained by season-ending Tommy John surgeries for Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti’s broken thumb, and ongoing recoveries for Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier.