​The Milwaukee Brewers have made an addition to their pitching staff ahead of the stretch run, acquiring veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the Houston Astros. As the Brewers continue their push toward the MLB postseason, they’ve added a pitcher with plenty of big-game experience. While McCullers has battled injuries throughout his career, especially as of late, there’s no questioning what he’s capable of when healthy.MORE: MLB Power Rankings: All 30 teams ranked ahead of the 2026 All-Star GameAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMcCullers has built a reputation as one of the better postseason pitchers.Throughout his career with the Astros, he played a key role in multiple deep playoff runs and World Championships, establishing himself as a dependable arm in October. His ability to perform on baseball’s biggest stage made him an integral part of Houston’s championship core.Now, he’ll look to bring that same postseason pedigree to Milwaukee. For a Brewers team hoping to make a deep playoff run, adding a veteran who has already experienced the pressure of October baseball is a valuable move.Milwaukee’s front office has made it clear that it’s focused on winning now. Rather than standing pat, the Brewers identified the rotation as an area that could use additional depth and experience.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMcCullers provides exactly that. If he can get and then healthy, he has the potential to slot into an important role and give Milwaukee another quality starter capable of matching up against the National League’s top contenders.The trade also marks the end of a memorable chapter for the Astros.McCullers spent his entire major league career with Houston, becoming one of the organization’s most recognizable pitchers and helping the franchise capture two World Series championships.Although injuries limited his availability at various points, his impact whenever he was on the mound was undeniable. Now he’ll have an opportunity to begin a new chapter with a Brewers club that believes it has a legitimate chance to compete for a championship.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAs the trade deadline approaches, Milwaukee has sent a clear message to the rest of the National League: the Brewers are all-in on making a serious postseason run, and acquiring a battle-tested veteran like Lance McCullers Jr. is another step toward that goal.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —