# Astros Trade McCullers for Flexibility | Milwaukee Brewers News

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Podcast: [Milwaukee Brewers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/milwaukee-brewers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7461049)
Published: 2026-07-16T06:12:41+00:00
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Houston Astros pull off a savvy trade, sending injured pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers for a minor league outfielder and $2.5M of his remaining salary, freeing up cash as the deadline looms. With a 47-51 record, they’re just 3 games behind AL West leaders Texas and still within striking distance of the Wild Card spots. McCullers, sidelined since May 13 with an ERA of 6.86, was a low-risk asset for Milwaukee, who’s surging in the NL. The Astros now have more flexibility to reshape their roster for a potential deep playoff run. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1d6fd0f6b7edf1d0

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