Astros To Trade Lance McCullers Jr., Colton Gordon To Brewers
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros, with McCullers waiving his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal.
- McCullers, who has struggled with injuries and effectiveness since 2022, is in the final year of a $85 million contract, and the Astros will pay down part of his remaining salary to free up payroll for upcoming acquisitions.
- Despite recent performance issues and injuries, McCullers was a key pitcher for Houston before 2022, known for his strong ground-ball rate and postseason contributions.
- Colton Gordon, a 27-year-old lefty with six years of control remaining, has shown strong Triple-A production but has yet to translate that success consistently at the major league level.
- The Brewers hope to leverage their strong pitching development system to improve McCullers' performance, while Gordon offers long-term value and roster flexibility given his minor league options.
