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Astros' McCullers Jr. Sidelined Again, Whitley Activated

4/20/2025

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Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has hit another bump in his comeback journey, sidelined by a stomach illness and missing a minor league rehab start. Since his elbow surgery in June 2023, he hasn't taken the mound since the 2022 World Series. In a glimmer of hope, Houston activated Forrest Whitley, despite his challenging 7.36 ERA in rehab games.

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Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has hit another bump in his comeback journey, sidelined by a stomach illness and missing a minor league rehab start. Since his elbow surgery in June 2023, he hasn't taken the mound since the 2022 World Series. In a glimmer of hope, Houston activated Forrest Whitley, despite his challenging 7.36 ERA in rehab games.