Lance McCullers Jr.

Lance McCullers Jr. allowed two earned runs on seven hits while striking out six and walking two across 5 1/3 innings Wednesday against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers Jr. continues an underwhelming stretch on the mound, allowing three or more earned runs in six of his last seven starts. The right-hander remains one of many disappointing options in the Astros rotation for manager Joe Espada, posting a 6.86 ERA and 1.53 WHIP with a 2-3 record and 1.95 K/BB ratio through eight starts.

Lance McCullers Jr. allowed six earned runs on four hits while also striking out four and walking three over 2 2/3 innings in a loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers Jr. has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three or more earned runs in each of his last six starts. The right-hander remains one of many risky options as part of an underwhelming Astros pitching staff for manager Joe Espada, posting a 7.41 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with a 2-3 record and 9.8 K/9 ratio through seven starts.

Lance McCullers Jr. told reporters he’s unsure if he’ll make his next start.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers told reporters a portion of his fingernail on his right index finger popped off while throwing a third-inning curveball. He is currently scheduled to face the Mariners early next week.

Lance McCullers Jr. allowed three earned runs on two hits and four walks while striking out nine over six innings in Thursday’s 11-5 win over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers Jr. continues an underwhelming stretch on the mound, allowing three earned runs or more in each of his last five games. The right-hander has been one of many dismal starting options to this point in the season for manager Joe Espada, posting a 6.32 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with a 2-2 record and 9.5 K/9 ratio through six starts.

Lance McCullers Jr. will start Game 2 of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers will follow Peter Lambert in the doubleheader for Houston. He is coming off losses in his past two starts.