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McCullers Jr. only faced one batter in his 2026 spring training debut, but the eight pitches he threw included a four-seam fastball clocked at 93.2 MPH. This velocity represents a massive step forward for the right-hander, who struggled to reach 91 MPH last season and relied heavily on his curveball and slider.
The return of his fastball offers hope that McCullers can return to the Astros' starting rotation, alleviating concerns about his command and ability to induce quick outs after a difficult 2025 campaign.