Brewers DFA Recently Acquired Former All-Star Pitcher
Summary
The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment shortly after acquiring him from the Houston Astros. In response, the Brewers recalled Garrett Stallings from their minor league team.Key Facts
- Lance McCullers Jr. was recently traded from the Houston Astros to the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The Brewers have now designated McCullers for assignment, which means he may be released or traded.
- Garrett Stallings was called up from the Triple-A Nashville team to join the Brewers.
- McCullers appeared in two games for the Brewers, pitching 4.2 innings and allowing five runs.
- Before the trade, McCullers had an 8-8 record and a 6.86 ERA with the Astros in the current season.
- If McCullers clears waivers (meaning no other team claims him), he can choose to become a free agent.
- Over nine MLB seasons, McCullers has a 53-40 win-loss record, a 3.85 ERA, and 909 strikeouts.
- He was an All-Star in 2017 and has won two World Series championships with Houston.
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