Brewers call up forgotten piece of Lance McCullers Jr. trade for bullpen reinforcement

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted left-hander Colton Gordon to the major leagues after acquiring him from Houston at the All-Star Break as the real centerpiece of a trade that also brought Lance McCullers Jr., who was quickly designated for assignment. Gordon spent two months pitching for Triple-A Nashville, posting a 4.67 ERA over 54 innings with 10 home runs allowed despite limiting walks. The Brewers called him up to bolster their bullpen following Kyle Harrison's short outing in Pittsburgh, optioning right-hander Garrett Stallings to make room. Gordon features a mix of fastballs, slider, and off-speed pitches, though he has struggled with home runs and inconsistent command within the strike zone.

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