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Astros Pitchers Heal, Pirates Celebrate Rehab Successes

1/18/2025

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As the Houston Astros gear up for the 2025 season, hope shines for pitchers Lance McCullers and JP France, both on the mend from injuries. McCullers is almost back to form, while France targets a July comeback. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates bid farewell to infielder Andrés Alvarez but celebrate reliever Hunter Stratton's promising rehab progress as he takes the mound again.

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Story summary

As the Houston Astros gear up for the 2025 season, hope shines for pitchers Lance McCullers and JP France, both on the mend from injuries. McCullers is almost back to form, while France targets a July comeback. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates bid farewell to infielder Andrés Alvarez but celebrate reliever Hunter Stratton's promising rehab progress as he takes the mound again.