Overview
- Milwaukee designated Lance McCullers for assignment on Sunday, July 26, removing him from the Brewers' 40-man roster and placing him on waivers.
- The DFA cleared a roster spot so the Brewers could recall right-hander Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville to join the big-league bullpen.
- McCullers made two relief appearances for Milwaukee, throwing about 4 2/3 innings with five strikeouts, five walks and five runs allowed.
- The July 15 trade sent McCullers and lefty prospect Colton Gordon to Milwaukee for outfielder Jadyn Fielder, with Houston paying the bulk of McCullers’ remaining salary.
- If McCullers clears waivers he can elect free agency instead of a minor-league assignment, and the transaction retains value for the Brewers because of the prospect addition and the salary relief.