Milwaukee Brewers Acquire Pitchers Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon

The Milwaukee Brewers completed a trade with the Houston Astros, sending prospect outfielder Jadyn Fielder to Houston in exchange for right‑hander Lance McCullers Jr. and left‑hander Colton Gordon. McCullers, a 2022 World Series champion, has struggled with a 6.51 ERA over 55.1 innings and a 14 % walk rate in recent seasons, while Gordon is a versatile reliever noted for his changeup and durability.

A separate fantasy‑baseball column presented ten weekly “burning questions,” evaluating players such as Troy Melton, Trevor Story, Luke Weaver, Luis Robert, and Esmerlyn Valdez, and offering advice on waiver‑wire pickups and potential trades within fantasy leagues.