Brewers acquire Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon from Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers traded for right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on July 15. The deal involved outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder going to Houston, along with cash considerations. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold confirmed the exchange, which comes as Milwaukee seeks depth in its starting rotation due to injuries. Key starter Brandon Woodruff is currently on the 60-day injured list, while Kyle Harrison is on the 15-day injured list. McCullers, a two-time All-Star, has had a challenging season and has been on a rehab assignment after shoulder issues. Gordon made his major league debut in 2025 and has appeared in four games this season.
- •Brewers acquire McCullers and Gordon in exchange for Fielder
- •Milwaukee clears space on the roster by placing Zastryzny on the 60-day IL
- •Woodruff and Harrison are sidelined with injuries
- •McCullers has struggled this season with a 6.86 ERA
- •Gordon debuted in 2025 and has a 5.34 ERA this season
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
"The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold announced the swap that included cash from Houston. Milwaukee cleared space on the 40-man roster by sending left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny to the 60-day injured list.
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