Brewers designate Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him
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Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers designated veteran pitcher Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from the Houston Astros.
- McCullers struggled in relief appearances for Milwaukee, posting a 3.86 ERA with five walks and five strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings.
- The Brewers recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville to replace McCullers in the bullpen.
- McCullers, primarily a starter with Houston, was traded while on the injured list and had a 6.86 ERA in eight starts this season before the trade.
- McCullers has a career record of 53-40 with a 3.85 ERA and was part of Houston’s 2017 and 2022 World Series championship teams.
