Astros To Trade Lance McCullers Jr. To Brewers
The Houston Astros have traded longtime pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for prospects including Jadyn Fielder.
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The Houston Astros have finalized a trade sending pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers. As part of the transaction, the Astros have acquired prospects including Jadyn Fielder and Colton Gordon. The move follows the Brewers' decision to place pitcher Zastryzny on the 60-day injured list.
Coverage from outlets such as ESPN, The New York Times, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel emphasizes the team's shift in personnel, noting that McCullers Jr. was one of the final players remaining from the Astros' 2017 World Series championship team. Reports highlight that McCullers Jr. has already been activated by Milwaukee and is slated to pitch out of the bullpen to address current roster depth needs. Future developments will center on McCullers Jr.’s performance in his new role as a relief pitcher for the Brewers.
Information regarding the long-term impact on the Astros' rotation following the departure of the former All-Star remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
What is Lance McCullers Jr.'s current role with the Brewers?
He has been activated by the team and is currently pitching out of the bullpen.
Who did the Astros receive in the trade?
The Astros acquired prospects including Jadyn Fielder and Colton Gordon.
Why was a roster spot open for McCullers Jr. in Milwaukee?
The Brewers moved pitcher Zastryzny to the 60-day injured list.
Coverage (30)
- New arrival McCullers to begin in relief for banged-up Brewers ESPN · 88d ago
- Lance McCullers Jr. activated by the Brewers, to pitch out of bullpen Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 88d ago
- Why the Brewers targeted Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon Brew Crew Ball · 88d ago
- Lance McCullers' wife Kara posts emotional farewell to Houston after trade Houston Chronicle · 88d ago
- Brewers Initially Using Lance McCullers Jr. In Relief MLB Trade Rumors · 88d ago
- Lance McCullers Jr. Agrees To Begin the 2026 Trade Deadline FanGraphs · 89d ago
- McCullers on the move to Milwaukee BaseballHQ.com · 89d ago
- Lance McCullers didn’t want to leave Astros New York Post · 90d ago
- Jadyn Fielder, son of Prince, headed to Astros in trade for pitchers Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Astros reportedly moving on from fan favorite in trade with Brewers Chron · 90d ago
- AL West Check-In: Astros trade former All-Star pitcher to Brewers Seattle Sports · 90d ago
- Lance McCullers Jr. Q&A: Jim Crane, accepting a trade and his final Astros years The New York Times · 90d ago
- Brewers add needed depth to rotation picture at an affordable cost Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 90d ago
- Astros trade SP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers, acquire Jadyn Fielder, son of 6-time All-Star Prince Fielder Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Lance McCullers officially traded to Brewers NBC Sports · 90d ago
- Astros Acquire Son of Former MLB Star in Finalized Lance McCullers Jr. Trade Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Jadyn Fielder -- son of Prince and grandson of Cecil -- acquired by Astros MLB.com · 90d ago
- Houston Astros Trade Former World Series Champion to Milwaukee Brewers for Prospect Jadyn Fielder Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Jadyn Fielder, son of Prince, headed to Astros in trade for pitchers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 90d ago
- So long, Lance: Astros finalizing trade to send McCullers Jr. to Milwaukee Houston Chronicle · 90d ago
- Brewers move Zastryzny (shoulder) to 60-day IL NBC Sports · 90d ago
- Astros trade playoff hero Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers in salary dump USA Today · 90d ago
- McCullers to the Brewers, per report Lone Star Ball · 90d ago
- Who is Colton Gordon? What to know about reported new Brewers pitcher Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 90d ago
- Astros part ways with one of last remaining players from 2017 World Series championship team KHOU · 90d ago
- Astros reportedly trading SP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros Baltimore Sun · 90d ago
- Brewers Take Worthy Gamble In Trade With Astros Yahoo Sports · 90d ago
- Jadyn Fielder -- son of Prince and grandson of Cecil -- acquired by Astros MLB.com · 90d ago
- Colton Gordon traded to Brewers NBC Sports · 90d ago
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