Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been designated for assignment by the Brewers less than two weeks after they acquired him.
After receiving online death threats over his performance, Lance McCullers Jr., who has two young daughters, worked with the Astros to hire 24-hour security for his family.
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. allowed only two unearned runs over four innings against the Texas Rangers. The start Friday came six nights after the right-hander failed to get out of the first and then said he received online threats.
A team spokesperson said the Astros notified both the Houston Police Department and Major League Baseball security about the threats made at Lance McCullers Jr. and his family.
Houston's Lance McCullers Jr., who hasn't appeared in an MLB game since the 2022 World Series due to injuries, is scheduled to start vs. the White Sox on Sunday.
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had another setback in his return from elbow surgery when he was scratched from a minor league rehabilitation start because of a stomach illness.
