Lance McCullers Jr. Placed on 15-Day IL with Shoulder Inflammation

Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 16, due to right shoulder inflammation. The move follows him being scratched from a scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. This injury further compounds the challenges facing the Astros' pitching staff during a difficult 2026 season, marking another significant setback for the team's rotation.