Astros dump WS hero on Brewers at deadline
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Key Points:
- The Houston Astros traded veteran starter Lance McCullers Jr., reliever Colton Gordon, and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder, son of Brewers legend Prince Fielder.
- The Astros included money in the deal to cover part of McCullers' $17 million salary for the final year of his contract, as he has been limited by a rotator cuff injury this season.
- The Brewers, leading the NL Central, sought pitching reinforcements after Brandon Woodruff was sidelined for the season with a shoulder injury.
- McCullers waived his no-trade clause and leaves the Astros with only two remaining 2017 World Series team members: Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa.
- Drafted by Houston in 2012, McCullers is remembered for his Game 7 performance in the 2017 World Series and had a standout 2021 season before injuries impacted his career.
