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Astros' McCullers Joins Injured List Amid Pitching Woes

7/23/2025

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The Houston Astros face another setback as pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. lands on the 15-day injured list with a painful right finger blister, becoming the 17th player sidelined this season. Struggling with a 6.90 ERA over 11 starts since his May return, McCullers will be replaced by Nick Hernandez on the roster.

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The Houston Astros face another setback as pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. lands on the 15-day injured list with a painful right finger blister, becoming the 17th player sidelined this season. Struggling with a 6.90 ERA over 11 starts since his May return, McCullers will be replaced by Nick Hernandez on the roster.