The Houston Astros and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. are "deep" in negotiations about a contract extension, a source told Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle.
Houston made an offer to McCullers recently, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Tuesday.
Astros extension talks with McCullers Jr. are serious. Owner Jim Crane involved. @Chandler_Rome on it
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 24, 2021
A source described the Astros' offer to Rome as "strong." However, a deal isn't yet in place.
The 27-year-old, who has spent his entire career with the Astros, is scheduled to become a free agent after this season. He avoided arbitration in January by agreeing to a one-year, $6.5-million contract.
After missing the 2019 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, McCullers posted strong numbers during the shortened 2020 campaign. In 11 starts for Houston, he went 3-3 with a 3.93 ERA, 3.70 FIP, and 1.16 WHIP with 56 strikeouts.
