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Lance McCullers Jr. Fantasy Stats

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Starting Pitcher #43

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'1"  /  200 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 2, 1993 (32)
Experience 8 seasons
College None

2025 Rankings

Preseason SP219
Final SP200

Season Stats

SEASON TEAM POS GP FPTS/G GS W L SV IP ERA WHIP H R ER HR BB SO AVG
2015HOUSP2217.522670125.23.221.18610649451043129.226
2016HOUSP1420.41465081.03.221.543802929545106.261
2017HOUSP2215.822740118.24.251.2981146156840132.248
2018HOUSP2516.3221060128.13.861.16910060551250142.215
2020HOUSP1114.41133055.03.931.16444292452056.220
2021HOUSP3018.3281350162.13.161.22012259571376185.205
2022HOUSP820.5842047.22.271.23837121242250.215
2025HOUSP166.91325055.16.511.807614540103961.269
Career 148 16.3 140 51 37 0 774.0 3.70 1.291 664 344 318 67 335 861 .229

Game Log

TEAM OPP POS FPTS GS W L SV IP H R ER HR BB SO AVG WHIP
Jun 10, 2025 HOUCHWSP10.410105.0444146.2111.600
Jun 28, 2025 HOUCHCSP-13.110103.1788341.4123.300
Jul 4, 2025 HOULADSP18.711006.0411144.1901.333
Jul 11, 2025 HOUTEXSP1.410103.0655125.4292.667
Jul 19, 2025 HOUSEASP-5.410002.2544031.4173.000
Aug 22, 2025 HOUBALSP5.010004.0533054.3122.500
Aug 31, 2025 HOULAARP2.900002.0322023.3332.500
Sep 5, 2025 HOUTEXRP-1.200100.01100101.0000.000
Sep 11, 2025 HOUTORRP2.700002.0220010.2221.500
Sep 28, 2025 HOULAASP10.910003.0211114.1671.000
Last 10 32.3 10 1 4 0 31.0 39 31 28 7 27 28 .300 2.129

Lance McCullers Jr. News

Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Looking Unlikely to Return in September

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (hand) went on the 15-day injured list last Friday with right-hand soreness, and he might not be able to return before the end of the regular season. "There's a chance that this is the last that we've seen of him," general manager Dana Brown said. "Is it possible he could get back for the last couple of games? There's probably an outside chance, but highly unlikely." The Athletic's Chandler Rome writes there are "few permutations" that exist where McCullers is a logical fit for potential playoff rosters, too. The 31-year-old just hasn't been able to stay healthy and had a 6.88 ERA and 1.85 WHIP in his 52 1/3 innings for the Astros this season. His usage before his injury came as basically a last resort out of the bullpen. McCullers will need a completely healthy offseason -- something he hasn't had since 2021 -- to have any hope of bouncing back next year.
Sep 16   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Moving to Bullpen for the "Short Term"

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is available out of the bullpen, according to manager Joe Espada. The skipper characterized the decision to move McCullers from the starting rotation to the bullpen as a "short-term" move and hopes it will get him going. He will be an option to start Monday's series opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, though. Whether the 31-year-old veteran makes the start on Monday will likely depend on whether right-hander Luis Garcia (elbow) is activated to make his season debut this weekend. In his first start off the IL last Friday, McCullers allowed three runs while walking five in four innings against the Baltimore Orioles. The former first-rounder made his return to the big leagues in 2025 after not pitching since 2022 due to arm injuries, and he's been highly erratic with a 6.89 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 54:34 K:BB in his 12 starts (48 1/3 frames).
Aug 28   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Returning on Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, according to manager Joe Espada. McCullers has been sidelined since mid-July due to a blister on his finger. The right-hander looked good during his most recent rehab outing where he allowed one run over five innings with five strikeouts. There was no word on McCullers being limited, so he figures to have a full workload on Friday. The right-hander hasn't been much of a fantasy option this season, so he won't be a recommended streaming option.
Aug 19   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Rehab Start on Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) made a rehab start on Friday for Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters in five innings of work. The 31-year-old threw 80 pitches in the contest, so he appears to be fully stretched out, and it's unclear whether or not he'll need another rehab start before rejoining the Astros. The veteran has been on the shelf due to a blister that could have been partially to blame for his ineffectiveness over his two starts before hitting the injured list. For the season, the right-hander owns a 6.90 ERA (5.86 FIP), 1.74 WHIP, and a 9.7 percent K-BB% and should only be rostered in deep leagues upon his return.
Aug 16   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Placed on the Injured List

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (finger) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. McCullers has been crushed for nine earned runs over his last two outings. Possibly, the blister on his finger is part of the reason McCullers is struggling right now. He'll now get a few weeks off, but figures to rejoin the rotation in early August. In a corresponding move, right-hander Nick Hernandez has been recalled to take the spot on the active roster. The Astros haven't announced who is going to take the vacant spot in the rotation.
Jul 22   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. to Start for Astros on Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) will come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. McCullers, who last pitched June 10, has been on the shelf with a sprained right foot. He made a quick enough recovery to forgo a rehab assignment and will return against a Chicago offense that has been among the league's best this year. McCullers has been understandably inconsistent this season in his first action since 2022. The 31-year-old has gone 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and 39 strikeouts against 16 walks in 29 1/3 innings.
Jun 28   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Could be an "Option" to Start on Saturday

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) did some fielding practice on Thursday and it "went well," according to manager Joe Espada. If McCullers feels good on Friday, he'll be an "option" to start against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The 31-year-old will apparently skip a minor-league rehab assignment after recovering from a sprained right foot. The former first-rounder in 2012 made his return to the big leagues this year for the first time since 2022 due to various right-forearm injuries. McCullers has been up and down with a 4.91 ERA (4.23 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP in his seven starts over 29 1/3 innings pitched, but he's also struck out 39 and walked 16 as he works his way back into a full-time starter for Houston. With that said, fantasy managers would be wise to avoid him if his first start off the IL is this weekend against the Cubs.
Jun 26   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Off the Mound

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) has resumed playing catch and was able to throw off the mound on Monday. It looks like McCullers is progressing well from a right foot sprain that landed him on the injured list. It's unclear if McCullers is going to require a rehab assignment or not. The Astros are likely going to wait and see how his foot responds to throwing off the mound. If everything goes well, McCullers could be back on the mound by early July.
Jun 24   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Resumes Throwing

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) was able to play catch ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The plan is for McCullers to throw again on Sunday. If everything goes well, McCullers could throw off the mound on Monday. It sounds like McCullers is trending in the right direction and could only miss the minimal amount of time on the injured list. The Astros should have a better idea of McCullers timetable after this weekend. Fantasy managers should wait patiently as McCullers could be back on the mound soon.
Jun 22   
Lance McCullers Jr.  • SP  •  Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. Lands on 15-Day Injured List With Foot Sprain

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (foot) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 13) on Monday with a right-foot sprain and recalled right-hander Jason Alexander from the minors in a corresponding move. It's unclear when McCullers suffered the injury, but he'll now be out for at least two weeks and may not be back in Houston's starting rotation until after the All-Star break. Right-hander Ryan Gusto will now start on Monday against the Athletics. The 31-year-old former first-rounder made his return to the big leagues this year for the first time since 2022 due to various forearm setbacks. McCullers has shown flashes of his pre-injury form, but he's mostly been inconsistent for fantasy managers and is currently sporting a 4.91 ERA (4.23 FIP), 1.43 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB in 29 1/3 innings over his seven starts in 2025.
Jun 16   
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