Lance McCullers Jr. Likely Unavailable for the ALCS

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Well, those good vibes didn’t last long. Following a pair of impressive performances against the White Sox in the ALDS, Lance McCullers Jr. is likely unavailable for at least the ALCS.

Houston #Astros ace Lance McCullers is likely out for the #ALCS with strained forearm, but could possibly return for the World Series if the Astros advance.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 14, 2021 However, the club hasn’t officially announced whether McCullers will miss any time at this juncture. A second opinion is being sought before any hard decisions are made.

GM James Click on Lance McCullers Jr: “First and foremost it’s Lance and how he’s feeling. We’re gonna get…