Astros Place Lance McCullers Jr. On Injured List (opens in new tab)

The Astros announced that right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 16th, due to right shoulder inflammation. Fellow righty Nate Pearson has been reinstated from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move. Houston also reinstated outfielder Jake Meyers from the 10-day IL and optioned infielder/outfielder Shay Whitcomb. […]