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Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
By Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
MILWAUKEE (AP) — 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. Milw...
Key takeaway Milwaukee cleared space on the 40-man roster by sending left-handed pitcher Rob Zastryzny [...
Why this matters in The McAllen
The trade between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Houston Astros has a ripple effect in the Rio Grande Valley, where many residents closely follow the Astros as their local team. With Lance McCullers Jr. leaving Houston, fans in McAllen may be sad to see a familiar face go, but they can still keep an eye on his progress in Milwaukee. The Valley's strong baseball culture, fostered by the region's minor league teams and youth baseball programs, means that many locals appreciate the intricacies of roster moves and their impact on team performance. As the Brewers and Astros continue their respective seasons, McAllen residents will be watching to see how this trade affects the teams' chances in their divisions. The Astros' decision to send cash to Milwaukee as part of the deal may also have implications for their own roster moves in the coming weeks.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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What is this story about? MILWAUKEE (AP) — 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. Milw...
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