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Baker Gives Update on Houston Astros Starter McCullers Jr.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker gave an encouraging update on the injury status of starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
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Baker Gives Update on Houston Astros Starter McCullers Jr.
Baker Gives Update on Houston Astros Starter McCullers Jr.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was shut down last week after experiencing soreness in his throwing arm. McCullers Jr. underwent Tommy John surgery in November of 2018 and since then there has been concern regarding his workload and health. 

When he was shutdown McCullers Jr. was undergoing treatment with rest. Manager Dusty Baker gave a promising update on his recovery.

“He’s just getting treatment. He’s feeling pretty good. He’s feeling better.” 

Additionally, General Manager Dana Brown also seemed unconcerned about McCullers' by saying he was “not alarmed at all” with his status. 

Houston has plenty of starting depth, even with the loss of 2022 Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander. Hunter Brown is slated to take on a larger role this season with the club and even though there is no indication that McCullers Jr. will miss any time, it is a stark reminder of just how important Brown's and others roles will be this season. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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