Houston Astros news: Lance McCullers Jr. “temporarily” not throwing
Astros manager Dusty Baker is pulling back the reins on McCullers after the pitcher experienced some soreness in his right arm after a bullpen session on Tuesday.
Astros manager Dusty Baker said McCullers is getting treatment and still not throwing “temporarily.” pic.twitter.com/VJGYiILTEH
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 18, 2023
Baker made it very clear to McTaggart and other reporters that the soreness wasn’t something to be alarmed about or even make a big deal about as the Astros are just beginning spring training drills in preparation for defending their World Series title. However, the 29-year-old McCullers made just eight starts last season, finally debuting on August 13 after dealing with a strained right forearm. Additionally, the last time we saw McCullers on the mound, he surrendered five home runs in 4.1 innings in Game 3 of the World Series.
While Baker is pumping the brakes on any concerns when it comes to the right-hander, there is certainly a history behind McCullers that would cause reporters and fans to raise an eyebrow about any kind of arm soreness.