Lance McCullers Jr. has concluded his 14-year tenure with the Houston Astros after agreeing to a trade to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, July 16, 2026.
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Lance McCullers Jr. traded from Astros to Brewers
Lance McCullers Jr. has been traded from the Houston Astros to the Milwaukee Brewers, marking the end of his 14-year association with the Astros organization. The trade was finalized on July 16, 2026.
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Lance McCullers didn’t want to leave Astros — until the owner called him
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