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McCullers has elbow surgery, won't play in '19

MLB Tonight discusses Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. having Tommy John surgery and being out for the 2019 season

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HOUSTON -- Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday, the team announced. McCullers will miss the entire 2019 season, but he is expected to make a full recovery.

McCullers, 25, left his Aug.