Oft-Injured Houston Astros Hurler Set for First Throws Off Mound

The Houston Astros have had a revolving door in their starting rotation thanks to injuries. One is Lance McCullers Jr. On Tuesday, Will Kunkel of Fox 26 in Houston reported that he will throw 10 to 12 pitches in a bullpen session. The Astros shut him down, but the injury never healed due to a bone spur. Last June he had surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right arm and remove the spur.