Astros trade McCullers to Brewers, pitcher helped guide Houston to pair of World Series titles
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold announced the swap that included cash from Houston.
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2 developments- Jul 15Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
- Jul 18Lance McCullers Jr. arrives as Brewers deal with injuries to multiple starting pitchers
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