Fansided · Dec 14, 2025
Astros face uncomfortable truth after GM's comments regarding Lance McCullers Jr.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. | Tim Warner/GettyImagesThe Houston Astros seemed resigned to the fact that Lance McCullers Jr. will be part of their pitching staff next season. And why shouldn't they be? Given his extensive injury history, exorbitant contract, and ineffective performance last season, it's unlikely that even the neediest of teams will be looking at McCullers as a possible trade target.
At the MLB Winter Meetings this past week in Orlando, Astros GM Dana Brown spoke about McCullers and what he expects from the right-hander in 2026. His comments aren't so much surprising as they are depressing.