Lance McCullers Jr. Confirms He'll Miss World Series

Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros answers questions during the World Series Workout Day at Minute Maid Park on October 25, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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Lance McCullers Jr. is going to miss his opportunity to pitch in the World Series. The Astros ace pitcher confirmed on Monday that he will miss the series with a forearm injury. McCullers has been sidelined since exiting the divisional series and was given a 6-to-8 week recovery timeline, putting an end to his season. The right-hander said it's "disappointing and disheartening" that he can't compete in this year's Fall Classic.