Brewers Release Lance Mccullers Jr. Just Days After Trade
WHO:
Newsweek - Lance McCullers Jr. was designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB.com - Garrett Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers.
WHAT:
Newsweek - The Milwaukee Brewers designated Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him.
MLB.com - McCullers made only two appearances for Milwaukee, both out of the bullpen, posting a 3.86 ERA with five strikeouts and five walks across 4 2/3 innings.
MLB.com - McCullers allowed a hit and issued two walks in his final outing during a game against the Rockies.
MLB.com - The Brewers have seven days to trade McCullers or place him on outright waivers.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The events took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specifically at American Family Field during a game against the Colorado Rockies.
WHEN:
MLB.com - McCullers was acquired from the Astros on July 15.
MLB.com - McCullers' final outing occurred during a game on a Saturday against the Rockies.
WHY:
MLB.com - The Brewers designated McCullers for assignment due to his underperformance in a relief role, which was unfamiliar to him as he had primarily been a starter in his career.
HOW:
MLB.com - McCullers was acquired in exchange for Minor League outfielder Jadyn Fielder, with the Astros sending approximately $4.23 million to cover most of McCullers’ remaining salary, leaving the Brewers responsible for $2.5 million.
(UPDATED July 27, 2026 04:12 UTC)
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from the Astros, where he made only two appearances in relief, posting a 3.86 ERA. In his final outing against the Rockies, McCullers allowed a hit and issued two walks, leading to the decision as the Brewers look to address his underperformance in a role that was new to him. To fill the gap, the Brewers have recalled Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville, and they now have seven days to trade McCullers or place him on outright waivers.