Astros RHP Lance McCullers receives death threats directed at his children

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who was …
Did Lance McCullers Jr receive death threats from Astros fans?

Lance McCullers Jr. received death threats from Astros fans after a bad start against the Reds on Saturday. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. revealed that he had death threats directed at him and his family after a rough start on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Did Lance McCullers Jr get death threats?

Lance McCullers Jr. said he received death threats after his latest outing for the Houston Astros. There was a feel-good story for the Houston Astros and Lance McCullers Jr. at the beginning of May. For the first time since the 2022 World Series, the former star pitcher and ace of this franchise pitched on a Major League mound.

Who is Lance McCullers Jr?

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. waits to talk with the media Saturday, June 17, 2023, in Houston, after surgery on his pitching arm earlier in the week. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

What happened to RHP Lance McCullers Jr?

Neck nerve irritation. Houston Astros activated RHP Lance McCullers Jr. from the 60-day injured list. Houston Astros transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right elbow surgery. Houston Astros placed RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2019.

Who will the Astros turn to to replace Lance McCullers?

If Lance McCullers is unable to pitch, the Astros are likely to use either Zack Greinke or Jake Odorizzi to replace him in the starting rotation.

What if McCullers is no longer an option for the Astros?

If McCullers is not available, the Astros likely will turn to either Zack Greinke or Jake Odorizzi to fill the vacancy in the starting rotation.