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By Michael DeRosa
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The Milwaukee Brewers have made a notable roster move with one of their new pitchers.
The Brewers have announced that they have designated former All-Star pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment.
In addition, the Brewers shared that they have recalled pitcher Garrett Stallings from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.
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McCullers getting designated for assignment comes less than two weeks after the Brewers acquired him from the Houston Astros in exchange for Jadyn Fielder. The Brewers also acquired pitcher Colton Gordon and cash from Houston in the deal.
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After being traded to the Brewers, McCullers made two appearances for the NL Central club. During them, he allowed five runs and struck out five batters in 4.2 innings pitched. This was after he had an 8-8 record, a 6.86 ERA, 43 strikeouts in eight appearances for the Astros this season before the trade.
With the Brewers designating McCullers for assignment, he is now hitting the waiver wire. If he clears waivers, the 6-foot-1 lefty would then be able to elect free agency.
With McCullers struggling each of the last two seasons, it is likely that he will clear waivers. However, if he hits the free agent market, his past success could lead to a team being willing to sign him to a cheap contract.
In 156 career MLB games over nine seasons, McCullers has a 53-40 record, a 3.85 ERA, and 909 strikeouts. He was also an All-Star in 2017 and won two World Series championships during his time in Houston.
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