Astros trade McCullers, Gordon to Brewers for OF prospect Fielder

The Houston Astros traded veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and Triple-A lefty Colton Gordon to the Milwaukee Brewers on July 15, 2026, with McCullers waiving his no-trade clause at owner Jim Crane's request to help Houston shed payroll. In return, the Astros received Single-A outfielder Jadyn Fielder, the son of Prince Fielder and grandson of Cecil Fielder. McCullers, who contributed to the Astros' World Series championships in 2017 and 2022, acknowledged the emotional weight of leaving the city he has called home throughout his adult life.