3:00 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) has begun throwing off the slope of the mound in recent days, MLB.com reports.

12:15 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) Astros placed McCullers (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:22 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) said Monday that he's aiming to make his season debut in "late June, early July" Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:37 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) said Saturday that he expects to return toward the end of the summer, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

3:40 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that McCullers (forearm) might not be ready to pitch again until early July of 2024, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

3:37 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) underwent season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair a torn right flexor tendon and remove a bone spur from his right forearm, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

5:35 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) will get an MRI on Friday after reporting discomfort, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

1:36 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Monday that McCullers (forearm) is no longer throwing off a mound, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. "We have to take it slow with Lance until we know that he's 100 percent. That's where it is right now," Baker said.

2:39 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Dana Brown said Sunday that McCullers (forearm) isn't expected to return from the injured list until "somewhere closer to the All-Star break, or after," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:28 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Dusty Baker told reporters before Sunday's game against the Athletics that McCullers (forearm) played catch on flat ground instead of throwing a bullpen, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:02 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) is expected to throw a bullpen session before Sunday's contest with the Athletics, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:43 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw another bullpen session Tuesday and could be cleared for live batting practice this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

7:27 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw another bullpen session Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:19 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:10 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) threw a bullpen session in Seattle on Saturday, reportedly hitting 90 mph twice, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

4:13 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw 20-to-30 pitches from the front of the bullpen mound at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, Brian Murphy of MLB.com reports.

4:53 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw long toss Sunday and could begin throwing off a mound before the end of April, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

4:46 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) said Tuesday that he's been throwing at 90 on back-to-back days at "high intensity" and considers himself ahead of schedule, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:08 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

9:49 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) revealed Tuesday that he's dealing with a "strain of the forearm muscle, very low grade," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:34 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw in the batting cage Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:36 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) resumed playing catch Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

3:05 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) has yet to resume throwing, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:13 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Dusty Baker told reporters Sunday that McCullers (forearm) hasn't resumed playing catch yet, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:32 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) said Wednesday that he won't be ready to pitch at the start of the regular season after he underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed a "small muscle strain," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:44 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) has been temporarily shut down from throwing, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:16 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) right arm is "a little sore" following a bullpen session Tuesday, Astros manager Dusty Baker told Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle on Friday.

7:26 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) will not make his scheduled start Monday night in Game 3 of the World Series against the Phillies, as the game has been postponed due to rain.

10:34 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) will start Game 3 of the World Series against the Phillies on Monday.

1:00 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) will start Game 4 of the ALCS against the Yankees on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:37 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (4-2) took the loss Monday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over six innings against the Phillies. He struck out five.

10:37 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (illness) is on track to make his scheduled start Monday against the Phillies, MLB.com reports.

4:20 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (illness) is targeting a return Monday against the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

1:26 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday against the Diamondbacks due to an illness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:27 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (4-1) got the win after he pitched seven innings, surrendering two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight Wednesday versus Tampa Bay.

10:51 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out 11 in six innings in a 5-2 win Thursday over Oakland. He did not factor into the decision.

7:38 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (3-1) gave up two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win in a 4-3 victory over the Angels on Friday.

7:38 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (3-1) gave up two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over seven innings to earn the win in a 4-3 victory over the Angels on Friday.

7:47 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) gave up four hits and three walks while striking out two over five scoreless innings in a 2-0 loss to the Orioles on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.

8:59 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (1-1) took the loss to the Braves on Friday, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out six and walking three over five innings.

9:47 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (1-0) earned the win against Oakland on Saturday, allowing no runs on two hits while striking out five and walking four across six innings.

3:25 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Saturday.

4:54 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) Astros will activate McCullers (forearm) from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Athletics at Minute Maid Park, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

4:54 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) Astros will activate McCullers (forearm) from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Athletics at Minute Maid Park, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:17 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) struck out five over five innings and allowed five runs on seven hits -- including two home runs -- and three walks in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land.

9:17 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) struck out five over five innings and allowed five runs on seven hits -- including two home runs -- and three walks in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land.

4:38 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) is scheduled to make the fourth start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land.

4:38 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) is scheduled to make the fourth start of his rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land.

5:55 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) is scheduled to make his next rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:22 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) made his second minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, covering three innings and striking out four while allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk.

5:42 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) will report to Triple-A Sugar Land to make a rehab start Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:38 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) allowed three hits and one earned run while striking out three across two innings in a rehab outing with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:28 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) will start Friday for Double-A Corpus Christi, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

2:56 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw approximately 40 pitches over two innings during a simulated game Saturday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:12 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw all of his pitches and sat between 92 and 93 mph with his fastball in a live batting practice session Friday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

11:11 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw approximately 20 pitches against live hitters Saturday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

7:13 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw a bullpen session and took part in fielding drills on the mound Tuesday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:28 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) fastball was up to 91 mph Friday and he began throwing curveballs off flat ground earlier this week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:49 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) could begin throwing curveballs from flat ground within the next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

7:16 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw 20 pitches off the mound Friday with his fastball velocity bumping up to 87 mph, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

9:19 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) completed a bullpen session Friday in which he threw sinkers, four-seam fastballs and changeups, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5:24 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw 10 pitches off flat ground Sunday before tossing an additional 10 pitches off the mound about 1-to-2 feet in front of the rubber, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:14 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) general manager James Click said Sunday that McCullers (forearm) is beginning to increase the intensity, distance and frequency of his throwing routine, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:46 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:12 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) threw 25 times from 60 feet Tuesday and is scheduled to throw again Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

7:57 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) could be ready to throw as soon as next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:39 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) said Tuesday that he's not dealing with any UCL damage to his right forearm and is instead recovering from a flexor tendon strain, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

11:38 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) won't be ready for Opening Day after suffering setbacks while rehabbing over the offseason, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

5:39 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) said Wednesday he's behind his expected rehab timeline and isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:08 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) will start throwing in "about a month," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:11 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) won't be available to pitch in the World Series, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

2:30 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) Dusty Baker said Thursday that McCullers (forearm) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

4:59 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) Dusty Bake said Friday that McCullers (forearm) is dealing with a muscle strain and has no structural damage, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:58 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) was left off the Astros' roster for the ALCS against the Red Sox.

1:44 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) is expected to miss the ALCS against the Red Sox, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

12:27 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) recently underwent an MRI and isn't believed to be dealing with a long-term injury, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

7:31 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) was removed from Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Tuesday with right forearm discomfort, James Fegan of The Athletic reports. He didn't factor in the decision and allowed one run on five hits with five strikeouts and three walks over four innings.

4:07 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) will start Game 4 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:35 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (1-0) allowed four hits and no walks while striking out four across 6.2 scoreless innings to earn the win in Game 1 of the ALDS on Thursday against the White Sox.

1:37 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) will start Game 1 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:36 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (13-5) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over six innings to pick up the win Thursday against Tampa. He had four strikeouts.

10:34 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (12-5) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Angels after allowing three runs on two hits and four walks across six innings, striking out five.

10:56 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Diamondbacks after allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while fanning eight across six innings.

10:56 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (12-4) earned the win Sunday against the Angels after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and two walks while fanning seven. He also hit a batter.

8:53 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (11-4) allowed two runs on four hits and four walks while striking out seven over six innings as he got the win over the Mariner on Monday.

3:03 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) did not factor in the decision against Kansas City on Wednesday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over 6.2 innings.

8:35 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (10-4) earned an easy victory over the Mariners on Friday after allowing two runs on five hits and a walk while striking out eight over six innings.

10:05 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (9-4) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Angels after allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while fanning eight across 5.2 innings.

8:45 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (9-3) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks over 4.2 innings Sunday, striking out four and taking a loss against Minnesota.

9:29 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (9-2) allowed four hits and three walks while striking out nine over 6.2 scoreless innings to earn the win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.

11:14 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (6-2) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings to take the loss Thursday against the Athletics.

10:59 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (5-1) allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over 5.1 innings in Saturday's win over Detroit.

5:47 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) will start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chroniclee reports.

8:53 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (4-1) earned the win Sunday against the White Sox after tossing six innings of two-run ball, giving up two hits and four walks while striking out four.

6:21 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out three over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Tuesday.

4:43 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

12:11 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (shoulder) will be activated from the 10-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:58 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (shoulder) threw 64 pitches while completing four innings in a rehab assignment for Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

6:42 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (shoulder) will throw in the range of four innings or 65 pitches when he makes a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

5:23 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.