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MLB 2026 Buzz: Astros Place P Lance McCullers Jr. on 15-Day IL

The offseason and spring training are behind us, but there's plenty of MLB news left to cover. Here are the noteworthy transactions, injuries and more from the 2026 season. May 19 The Houston Astros scratched pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. from his scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night due to shoulder inflammation, manager Joe Espada said. McCullers is traveling back to Houston to be evaluated by team doctors. Espada said Lance McCullers Jr. has been pitching through the injury "for a while" and has since been placed on the 15-day injured list. McCullers Jr. has struggled o...