After a period filled with uncertainty, fear, and worry, the source of the threats directed at MLB

Lance McCullers Jr.

and his family has finally been revealed. The Houston Police Department shared an updated statement with

ESPN

.

According to recent reports, the threats came from an overseas sports bettor who was drunk and upset after betting on the Astros. The man said he wanted to “murder”

McCullers, Jr.

and his family.

This tantrum led

McCullers, Jr.,

who shares two daughters with his wife,

Kara

, to hire 24-hour private security to protect his family. The Houston Police Department confirmed that there are pending charges against the anonymous harasser.

This incident occurred after McCullers Jr.’s second start in over two years, following an injury. In that game, he allowed seven runs in the first inning. ”

I understand that people are very passionate and love the Astros and sports, but threatening to find my kids and kill them is a bit hard to accept,”

said

McCullers, Jr.


McCullers Jr.

, a first-round draft pick in 2012, has been a key pitcher for the Astros, contributing to their 2017 World Series title. The Astros organization and fans widely condemned the threats and rallied in support of McCullers, Jr. and his family.