Houston Astros Trade Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to Milwaukee Brewers

The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers. McCullers, who had a no-trade clause, waived it to facilitate the move. Left-handed pitcher Colton Gordon is the reported return for Houston. The move comes as the Astros are struggling in the AL West, while the Brewers are performing strongly.