Astros' Pitching Staff Hit Hard, Injuries Mount

Houston Astros Pitching Staff Hit Hard: Lance McCullers Jr. Added to Injured List The Houston Astros pitching staff is facing another blow with Lance McCullers Jr. being placed on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. This comes after a series of injuries, including those to Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier, both dealing with shoulder strains. McCullers, who missed the 2023 and 2024 seasons due to a flexor strain, has struggled since his return, with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts. The team is also dealing with several players recovering from Tommy John surgeries. The injury woes extend beyond pitchers, with star second baseman Jose Altuve and other position players like Carlos Correa and Josh Hader also sidelined. The Astros, once a powerhouse, now have one of the worst records in the American League. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/54dd96ced84b9a98