Brewers acquire Lance McCullers Jr. from Astros as second half begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Lance McCullers Jr. has joined the Milwaukee Brewers after being traded from the Houston Astros. The move comes as the 2026 MLB season resumes. McCullers, who dealt with shoulder inflammation, is active ahead of the Brewers' upcoming series against the Miami Marlins. He praised the Brewers' pitching staff and expressed optimism about adapting to his new role in Milwaukee. After recovering from significant injuries, McCullers is open to making adjustments as needed.
- •McCullers was traded along with Colton Gordon for Jadyn Fielder.
- •He is activated from the Injured List after shoulder issues.
- •McCullers is aiming to adapt to a new role with the Brewers.
- •This is McCullers' first change of teams after joining the Astros in 2012.
- •The Brewers open a series against the Miami Marlins on Friday.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Brewers' McCullers Jr. Praises Pitching Staff, Embraces Change
"Incoming Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is excited to get started with his new team.
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