CALL-UPS: May 12-May 18, 2015

Photo: Lance McCullers (RHP, HOU)

Contributing writers: Jeremy Deloney (JD), Chris Mallonee (CM), Nick Richards (NR) and Matthew St-Germain (MSG).

May 18, 2015

Lance McCullers (RHP, HOU)
The Astros need a starter on Monday, May 18, and they will recall the 21-year-old to perform in that role. McCullers is having the best season of his career thus far after an inconsistent, walk-riddled campaign in 2014. He’s always had premium arm strength and two plus pitches in his 91-97 mph fastball and curveball. Both miss bats regularly and can be used in any count. His fastball exhibits explosive late life down in the zone while his curveball shows great shape and velocity. McCullers has been very difficult to hit in 2015 because of his...

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