OAKLAND -- Astros right-hander Lance McCullers came out of his most recent bullpen session in good shape and he'll take the next step toward returning to action on Monday when he throws again at extended spring training in Florida.
McCullers, who opened the season on the disabled list with shoulder soreness, is expected to throw between 60-75 pitches.
"That should be comfortable for him," Astros manager A.J. Hinch said. "He'll throw a bullpen after that and then possibly to rehab."
The 22-year-old was 6-7 with a 3.22 ERA in 22 starts last year in his rookie season with the Astros, pitching a career-high 125 innings.