Brewers Release Lance McCullers Jr. After 11 Days

The Milwaukee Brewers released veteran right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. on Monday, July 27, 2026, just 11 days after acquiring him in a trade. The move came one day after the team designated him for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the club following two ineffective relief appearances.

McCullers, 32, was designated for assignment on Sunday, July 26, and subsequently released after clearing waivers, making him a free agent. He was acquired from the Houston Astros on July 15 in a deal that also brought left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon and cash considerations to Milwaukee in exchange for Single-A prospect Jadyn Fielder. The Brewers' primary motivation for the trade appears to have been acquiring Gordon, who remains with the organization at Triple-A Nashville.

In two games out of the Brewers' bullpen, McCullers pitched a total of 4.2 innings. He made his debut on July 20, allowing two earned runs over three innings. His second and final appearance came on Saturday, July 25, when he walked four batters and allowed three runs, though only one was earned, in just 1.2 innings of work during a win over the Colorado Rockies. He finished his stint with Milwaukee with an...