Lance McCullers Jr. showcased his potential return to the Houston Astros with a solid outing at Triple-A Sugar Land, throwing four scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and striking out five batters. McCullers, who is recovering from flexor surgery, used all his pitches effectively, reflecting a positive trajectory as reported by manager Joe Espada. This was his third minor-league rehab start, and following the outing, he is set to pitch for Double-A Corpus Christi next, where the Astros will reassess his readiness for activation.