Brewers designate righty Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment on July 26, 2026, just under two weeks after acquiring him. The decision comes as the team continues to evaluate its roster amid an ongoing season. McCullers' short stay with the Brewers raised questions about his impact and future. The Brewers will look to make roster adjustments ahead of upcoming games.
- •Lance McCullers Jr. was designated for assignment by the Brewers.
- •The decision came less than two weeks after McCullers' acquisition.
- •The Brewers are making roster evaluations as the season progresses.
- 9:31 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers designate Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than 2 weeks after getting him in trade from Astros
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers designate Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers DFA Lance McCullers Jr. after two outings with the team
- 5:01 PMESPN — Brewers DFA recently acquired righty McCullers
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers designate Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
- 3:10 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Brewers Designate Lance McCullers Jr. For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
"Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been designated for assignment by the Brewers less than two weeks after they acquired him.
"McCullers was acquired from the Astros in a trade on July 15. MLBTR breaks down his recent performance and potential future.
"McCullers walked four batters in less than two innings in his last of two appearances for Milwaukee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 9:31 PMBrewers designate Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than 2 weeks after getting him in trade from Astros
McCullers walked four batters in less than two innings in his last of two appearances for Milwaukee.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:15 PMBrewers designate Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment
It's been a rough last few years for this once-heralded standout.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 5:02 PMBrewers DFA Lance McCullers Jr. after two outings with the team
Acquired from Houston over the all-star break, Lance McCullers Jr. didn't even last a full homestand
- ESPNJul 26, 2026, 5:01 PMBrewers DFA recently acquired righty McCullers
Veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has been designated for assignment by the Brewers less than two weeks after they acquired him.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 4:22 PMBrewers designate Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
McCullers went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two relief appearances with Milwaukee.
- MLB Trade RumorsJul 26, 2026, 3:10 PMBrewers Designate Lance McCullers Jr. For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
McCullers was acquired from the Astros in a trade on July 15. MLBTR breaks down his recent performance and potential future.
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