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The Houston Astros‘ rotation has a good problem that everyone knows about now. They have seven possible options to start a game, and with Lance McCullers Jr. starting his rehab assignment on Thursday, it is fair to spot the next player to be optioned for his return.
A slated return hasn’t been announced for McCullers, but even with the possibility of a second start with Triple-A Sugar Land, the right-hander could still be back in two weeks. If he only throws one start with the Skeeters, McCullers could be back in time to pitch against the Texas Rangers next Tuesday, which is slated for Jake Odorizzi.