MLB Note - Houston Astros McCullers, Lance

Aug 16, 2017 - 11:08 AM RHP Lance McCullers (back) threw "a pretty extensive bullpen" at Minute Maid Park on Monday, manager A.J. Hinch said. "He used his pitches," Hinch said. "He let loose a little bit and threw a little bit harder than he had been throwing. Things are progressing pretty nicely." McCullers is to throw another bullpen during the upcoming homestand before a decision is made on beginning a rehab assignment. He will need at least two rehab starts, Hinch said. He is 7-3 with a 3.92 ERA in 19 starts.