Astros trade Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers ahead of deadline
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Houston Astros have reportedly traded starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, ending his 12-year tenure with the franchise. McCullers waived his no-trade clause for the move. This trade comes as the Brewers deal with injuries in their pitching staff, including Brandon Woodruff and Kyle Harrison. McCullers has struggled this season with a 2-3 record and a 6.86 ERA. Along with McCullers, left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon is also part of the deal.
- •McCullers spent 12 seasons with the Astros.
- •He has a 2-3 record and a 6.86 ERA this season.
- •The Brewers' injuries prompted the trade.
- •Colton Gordon is included in the trade.
- •McCullers waived his no-trade clause for this move.
- 2:43 AMESPN MLB — McCullers to begin in relief for banged-up Brewers...
- 5:15 PMESPN — Reports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — Astros trade playoff hero Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers in salary dump
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers reportedly trading for Astros pitchers Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Astros reportedly trading SP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
"Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., whom the Brewers acquired in a trade with the Astros on Wednesday, will initially pitch out of the bullpen as the team continues to work through injuries to key members of its staff.
"The Astros are finalizing a trade that would send oft-injured right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, to the Brewers, according to reports.
"With a couple key starters on the injured list, the Brewers reportedly are trading for Houston Astros pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 18, 2026, 2:43 AMMcCullers to begin in relief for banged-up Brewers...
Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., whom the Brewers acquired in a trade with the Astros on Wednesday, will initially pitch out of the bullpen as the team continues to work through injuries to key members of its staff.
- ESPNJul 15, 2026, 5:15 PMReports: Brewers finalizing trade for McCullers
The Astros are finalizing a trade that would send oft-injured right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., their longest-tenured pitcher, to the Brewers, according to reports.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 4:23 PMAstros trade playoff hero Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers in salary dump
Lance McCullers won two titles with Astros, but injuries kept his career from taking off.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 4:10 PMBrewers reportedly trading for Astros pitchers Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon
With a couple key starters on the injured list, the Brewers reportedly are trading for Houston Astros pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:27 PMAstros reportedly trading SP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
McCullers had been with the Astros since the franchise selected him in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
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