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Brewers Designate Lance McCullers, Recall Garrett Stallings

7/26/2026

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Summary

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Milwaukee designated Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment on July 26, 2026, after acquiring him on July 15, 2026 and absorbing $2.5 million of his contract.
He allowed two runs in three innings against the Mets and gave up three runs in 1.2 innings against the Rockies.
Garrett Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill spot.
McCullers can reject the assignment to become a free agent, leaving a 40-man spot open before deadline.

History

Historical Context

After the 232-day 1994-95 strike ended with a new collective bargaining agreement in 1995, the MLBPA secured modern free-agency and 40-man roster rules that let clubs absorb player contracts—evident when the Brewers took on pitcher McCullers and later assigned him on July 26 2026. The agreement also raised the league’s minimum salary.

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Story summary

Milwaukee designated Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment on July 26, 2026, after acquiring him on July 15, 2026 and absorbing $2.5 million of his contract.
He allowed two runs in three innings against the Mets and gave up three runs in 1.2 innings against the Rockies.
Garrett Stallings was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to fill spot.
McCullers can reject the assignment to become a free agent, leaving a 40-man spot open before deadline.

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