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Astros officially call up Lance McCullers, Jr.; assign Deduno to DL, Lowrie transferred to 60-day DL

The Astros have made official a move we knew was going down since last Friday. Houston has called up Lance McCuller, Jr. to make the start for the Astros today. As for the corresponding moves, the Astros have transferred shortstop Jed Lowrie to the 60-day disabled list and put long relief pitcher Samuel Deduno on the 15-day disabled list.

The #Astros have officially selected RHP Lance McCullers to the Major League roster.

— #VoteAstros (@astros) May 18, 2015

RHP Samuel Deduno has been placed on the 15-day DL, while SS Jed Lowrie has been transferred to the 60-day DL.