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Astros Trade McCullers to Avoid Tax | Seattle Mariners News
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- Jul 15, 2026
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- 99
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Summary
Houston Astros pull off a bold move, trading Lance McCullers to the Brewers to shed salary and stay under the luxury tax threshold—showing they’re far from done this season. With McCullers’ injury and underperformance, the Astros are creating financial flexibility to make a bigger splash before the trade deadline. This isn’t a rebuild—it’s a reload. And for the Mariners, who need offense and bullpen help, it’s a wake-up call: don’t wait. Houston’s move signals they’re ready to strike back, and Seattle better be prepared to respond or risk falling further behind. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/43320d3e7c928673