Lance McCullers Jr.

Lance McCullers Jr. allowed four runs over five innings in a loss on Tuesday against the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers threw a scoreless first inning before allowing three runs in the next two frames. He added six strikeouts in the outing. He is scheduled to face the Athletics next.

Lance McCullers Jr. is not longer starting on Sunday against the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact

The Astros are calling up Brandon Walter instead. McCullers will likely pitch on Tuesday against the White Sox instead.

Lance McCullers Jr. tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out seven in the Astros’ 3-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers delivered his sharpest outing of the season, dominating with both command and strikeout efficiency. He lowered his ERA to 4.44 and now has 33 strikeouts over 24.1 innings. Though still building back from a delayed start to the season, this effort reinforces his upside. With two quality starts now under his belt, McCullers is trending upward as a potential mid-season rotation boost in standard leagues.

Lance McCullers Jr. allowed three runs on five hits over six innings with 12 strikeouts and one walk in a no-decision on Wednesday against the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

McCullers went the farthest he has gone since making his season debut, while tying his career-high in strikeouts. He draws the lowly Pirates next.

Lance McCullers pitched 4.1 innings in a no-decision Thursday against the Mariners, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight. He landed 52 of his 91 pitches for strikes. The eight strikeouts more than doubled his previous season total.

Fantasy Impact

Thursday marked McCullers' fourth start in his return to major-league action since 2022. He has issued three walks in three of those outings. Through 12.1 innings this season, he has a 6.57 ERA, 2.03 WHIP, and a 14:10 K:BB ratio. His next start is tentatively projected to be at home versus the Athletics.