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Brewers DFA Lance McCullers Jr. Less Than Two Weeks After Acquiring Him From Astros

The Milwaukee Brewers have designated pitcher Lance McCullers less than two weeks after acquiring the veteran right-hander from the Houston...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Brewers DFA Lance McCullers Jr. Less Than Two Weeks After Acquiring Him From Astros

Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff to undergo another anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff says he will undergo another anterior capsule surgery on his right shoulder, likely ending his season

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Lance McCullers Jr. arrives as Brewers deal with injuries to multiple starting pitchers

Newly acquired right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will initially pitch out of the bullpen for the Milwaukee Brewers

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Brewers' Colton Gordon Wasn't Just a Throw-In in Lance McCullers Trade It sounds like the Milwaukee Brewers really like new lefty Colton Gordon.

JULY 16 • SI.COM

Jadyn Fielder - son of Prince and grandson of Cecil - acquired by Astros HOUSTON -- The big news Wednesday for the Astros was the trade that sent veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. and Triple-A lefty Colton...

JULY 16 • MLB.COM

Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder

JULY 15 • Associated Press

Heads to Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Gordon, Lance McCullers (shoulder) and cash considerations from the Astros on Friday in exchange for Jadyn Fielder.

Impact Gordon has spent most of the 2026 season with Triple-A Sugar Land and has pitched in 24 games (15 starts) for the Astros over the last two seasons. He has a career 5.95 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 83:22 K:BB across 95.1 innings.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Why Astros included Colton Gordon in surprising Lance McCullers Jr. trade | Sporting News Colton Gordon might be the missing piece in this deal.

JULY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who is Colton Gordon? Brewers acquire lefty pitcher in Lance McCullers Jr. Astros trade | Sporting News Milwaukee adds a left-handed reliever alongside McCullers.

JULY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Gordon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gordon's stint with the Astros lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He's clearing off the roster to free a spot for Bryan Abreu, who is back from the restricted list.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league bullpen The Astros recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Impact The Astros were in need of a bullpen reinforcement after their relievers were needed for 6.1 frames in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. Gordon has been knocked around in his 9.1 innings in the majors this season, yielding 12 runs with an 11:3 K:BB.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Astros reinstate left-hander Bennett Sousa from injured list, option Colton Gordon to Triple-A

The Houston Astros reinstated left-hander Bennett Sousa from the injured list before their game Saturday night against the New York Yankees

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Sent down to Sugar Land The Astros optioned Gordon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gordon has struggled since arriving in the majors April 14, giving up 12 earned runs in just 9.1 innings across four appearances. He'll now head back to the minors to right the ship, and Bennett Sousa (oblique) will come off the injured list to fill the open bullpen spot.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bullpen Gordon struck out five and allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk across 2.2 innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Earlier in the week, Houston recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land and plugged him into a rotation that had recently lost all of Hunter Brown (shoulder), Cristian Javier (shoulder), Tatsuya Imai (arm) and Cody Bolton (back) to the injured list. Gordon was lit up for four earned runs on eight hits across 3.2 innings while taking a no-decision Tuesday in Houston's 7-6 win over Colorado, and the poor showing as a starter followed by the extended relief appearance looks like it will at least temporarily keep the left-hander from receiving additional turns through the rotation. Ryan Weiss and Peter Lambert would now appear to be the likely candidates to fill out the final two spots in the Houston rotation, which could be scaled back from six men to five during the upcoming week with an off day looming Thursday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals slug 3 homers to beat the Astros 7-5 and extend winning streak to 4 games

Masyn Winn hit a two-run homer and José Fermín and Alec Burleson added solo shots to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros Saturday night

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Hit hard in season debut Gordon did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rockies, allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out five over 3.2 innings.

Impact Making his first start of the season, Gordon was tested early and often. The right-hander gave up a homer to the third batter he faced, Hunter Goodman in the first, then allowed three straight hits in the second inning that led to two more runs. Trouble returned in the fourth when he surrendered another long ball and loaded the bases before being lifted. While the five strikeouts were encouraging, Gordon will need consistently keep traffic off the bases in order to find success in his next scheduled start against St. Louis.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies come into matchup with the Astros on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies enter the matchup with the Houston Astros as losers of four games in a row

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday vs. Colorado Gordon will start for the Astros in Tuesday's series opener against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon was recalled by the Astros from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday to give the parent club more depth in the rotation due to Hunter Brown (shoulder), Tatsuya Imai (arm) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) all being placed on the injured list this past week. Gordon appeared in 20 games (14 starts) for the Astros in 2025, posting a 6-4 record with a 5.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB across 86 innings. He's been sharp in three starts in Triple-A this season and boasts a 1.76 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over 15.1 frames with Sugar Land.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Astros put All-Star SS Jeremy Peña and RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL as injury woes continue

As a 1-8 road trip for the Houston Astros nears its conclusion, manager Joe Espada thrice said he was “doing well” despite having every reason not to be feeling so optimistic

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Summoned from Triple-A The Astros recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Mike Burrows is slated to start the Astros' series finale versus the Mariners on Monday, but assuming he's not needed in relief, Gordon will be a strong candidate to take the hill in Tuesday's series opener versus the Rockies in Houston. The Astros could have as many as four openings in the rotation this week, as Hunter Brown (shoulder), Cristian Javier (shoulder) and Tatsuya Imai (arm) have all landed on the injured list within the last six days, and Cody Bolton (back) is also at risk of being shelved. Gordon has excelled over his three starts with Sugar Land this season, compiling a 1.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB In 15.1 innings.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors camp The Astros optioned Gordon to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gordon has yielded just one run in 5.1 innings this spring but has also posted an underwhelming 2:3 K:BB. The left-hander will be part of the Triple-A Sugar Land rotation to begin the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Find Colton Gordon's debut card? He wants to hear from you WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros pitcher Colton Gordon needs your help, and he’s willing to make it worth your while. Gordon hopes to acquire...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

3 things to watch as Spring Training games start for Astros WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros open Grapefruit League play Saturday against the Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, with lefty...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Uphill battle to make team Gordon is likely to open the season with Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon will start the Astros' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against Washington, though the left-hander is one of seven pitchers competing for Houston's final rotation spot. Gordon appeared in 20 MLB games, including 14 starts, as a swingman last season, posting a 5.34 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 across 86 innings.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Gordon (6-4) earned the win against the Angels on Sunday, allowing one walk while striking out three across five scoreless innings. He did not yield a hit.

Impact Lance McCullers took care of the first three innings of Sunday's regular-season finale before Gordon entered for the fourth frame. Gordon put on a dominant display, allowing just one baserunner while generating eight whiffs on 68 pitches (45 strikes). The 26-year-old southpaw made his major-league debut May 14 and bounced back and fourth between the big club and Triple-A Sugar Land. Gordon will end his first season in the majors with a 6-4 record and one save across 20 games (14 starts) with a 5.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB across 86 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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