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Lance McCullers Jr. Set for Major-League Return After 915 Days

The Astros pitcher will start Sunday against the White Sox following a prolonged recovery from injury and surgery.

Nov 1, 2022; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning during game three of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Lance McCullers Jr. last pitched for the Astros in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series against the Phillies. He makes his return from arm injury on Sunday at Chicago.
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Overview

  • Lance McCullers Jr. will make his first major-league appearance since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series, pitching Sunday in Chicago.
  • The 31-year-old has been sidelined for 915 days due to a flexor tendon injury sustained in the 2021 ALDS, followed by surgery and multiple setbacks.
  • McCullers completed four minor-league rehab starts in April 2025, allowing four runs over 12 2/3 innings, with 16 strikeouts and six walks.
  • Astros manager Joe Espada expressed excitement about McCullers’ return, emphasizing the pitcher’s hard work and potential to bolster the team’s rotation.
  • McCullers, a 2018 All-Star, holds a career record of 49–32 with a 3.48 ERA and aims to contribute to the Astros’ postseason aspirations in 2025.