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Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 3 min read
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.Houston agreed to pay Milwaukee $4,227,273 to offset most of McCullers' remaining salary, leaving his cost to the Brewers ...
Key takeaway Houston agreed to pay Milwaukee $4,227,273 to offset most of McCullers' remaining salary, leaving his cost to the Brewers at $2.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The departure of Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros has significant implications for the team's roster and payroll flexibility. With the Astros currently three games back of Texas in the AL West, general manager Dana Brown's decision to trade McCullers and Colton Gordon to the Milwaukee Brewers creates opportunities for the team to make further moves. Brown's statement that the team is still trying to improve and is actively seeking a left-hand bat suggests that more changes may be on the horizon. The trade also highlights the Astros' efforts to manage their payroll, with the team agreeing to pay a substantial portion of McCullers' remaining salary. As the Astros look to regain ground in the AL West, their fans in Piney Point Village and throughout Harris County will be watching closely to see how the team utilizes its newfound flexibility to bolster its roster and make a push for the playoffs.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.Houston agreed to pay Milwaukee $4,227,273 to offset most of McCullers' remaining salary, leaving his cost to the Brewers ...
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