The Houston Astros will reportedly be without one of its best starting pitchers in the World Series against the Atlanta Braves.
MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports that Lance McCullers Jr. will not be available in the World Series because of his strained forearm. McCullers has not pitched since the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox.
McCullers tied Zack Greinke with a team-high 15 wins during the 2021 season. He led Houston with 185 strikeouts and ranked second on the team with a 3.16 ERA. McCullers helped lead the Astros to two wins in the ALDS before he suffered his injury in Game 4.