Brewers acquire Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon from Astros
Yahoo Sports • 2 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
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- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
"Newly acquired right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will initially pitch out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers as the team with second-best record in the majors continues to work through injuries to key members of its staff. The Brewers reinstated McCullers from the 15-day injured list on Friday and placed him on the active roster while optioning struggling reliever Jared Koenig to Triple-A Nashville. Milwaukee acquired McCullers, along with left-hander Colton Gordon, from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.
"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.
"The Houston Astros pitching staff has been thinning since month one of the season, and they have had countless struggles on the mound. They spent the better part of the off-season attempting to beef up the pitching staff, but it wasn't enough. Now, halfway through the season, moves are being made.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 1:24 AMLance McCullers Jr. arrives Brewers deal with injuries to multiple starting pitchers
Newly acquired right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will initially pitch out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers as the team with second-best record in the majors continues to work through injuries to key members of its staff. The Brewers reinstated McCullers from the 15-day injured list on Friday and placed him on the active roster while optioning struggling reliever Jared Koenig to Triple-A Nashville. Milwaukee acquired McCullers, along with left-hander Colton Gordon, from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 12:00 AMThe Astros Trade Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to the Brewers
The Houston Astros pitching staff has been thinning since month one of the season, and they have had countless struggles on the mound. They spent the better part of the off-season attempting to beef up the pitching staff, but it wasn't enough. Now, halfway through the season, moves are being made.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 8:27 PMBrewers 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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