It’s been widely reported that right-hander Brody McCullough will undergo season-ending surgery. McCullough hasn’t pitched since May of last season.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs cleared the skies of the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 7-3.
It was a bullpen game for both sides in Omaha today. Nominal starter Michael Fulmer pitched 2.2 innings and gave up two runs, both coming on a two-run home run in the third. Fulmer surrendered two hits. He walked two, hit one batter and struck out three.
The win went to Brooks Kriske, who relieved Fulmer in the third inning and pitched 1.