Astros Roster Moves: McCullers to IL; Meyers, Pearson Activated

The Houston Astros starter was scratched from his scheduled start today vs. Minnesota.

The Astros have placed RHP Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day IL (retro 5/16) due to right shoulder inflammation.

The team also optioned UT Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston has reinstated CF Jake Meyers and RHP Nate Pearson from the Injured List.

McCullers becomes the fourth member of the Astros’ Opening Day starting rotation to land on the IL.

Jason Alexander is making the start tonight for Houston.