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Astros Trade McCullers to Brewers | Houston Astros News
The Astros are sending veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and reliever Colton Gordon to the Brewers in a move to shed payroll and bolster Milwaukee’s playoff rotation. McCullers, in his final year of a $85M contract, has struggled with injuries this season but could provide crucial depth for the Brewers, who lead their division. For Houston, it’s a bittersweet farewell to a 2017 World Series hero, leaving only two players from that championship team. McCullers’ best season came in 2021, when he posted a 13-5 record and finished seventh in Cy Young voting — now, the Brewers hope he can return…
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