Lance McCullers Jr.

Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a light bullpen session Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

This marks the first time that McCullers has thrown from the top of the mound since undergoing surgery last June. He is reportedly still has a least a month before beginning a rehab assignment.

Lance McCullers Jr. played catch on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers remains on track to return at some point during the second half of the season.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers (forearm) is on track to return in the season's second half in 2024.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers missed the entire 2023 season due to a forearm injury and opted to undergo flexor tendon surgery in June. The oft-injured right-hander is excellent when healthy as he posted a stout 2.27 ERA in eight starts in the 2022 season and owns a 3.48 ERA in 130 big-league appearances, although he's made more than 22 starts in a season just once (28 in 2021).

Lance McCullers Jr. told reporters that he is targeting a return to the Astros starting rotation in July.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers said he is throwing from 80 feet and his rehab is going well. He underwent surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right forearm last year, but it appears he is on track to return around the All-Star break this upcoming season.

Lance McCullers Jr. underwent flexor tendon surgery Wednesday to remove a bone spur from his right forearm. He will be out until 2024.

Fantasy Impact

The 29-year-old suffered the injury early in Spring Training and will now not get a chance to pitch in the 2023 season. He is expected to return sometime in the 2024 season, but it's unclear exactly when that will be.