​The Houston Astros have added Lance McCullers to the rotation. GettyYankees predicted to acquire Mason Miller. GettyThe stove is getting hot across Major League Baseball as the MLB All-Star break is almost finished.The second half of the 2026 regular season opens up Thursday evening with a standalone game between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGoing around the bases, over the All-Star break, a lot has happened, including a few notable trades, which could reveal teams’ deadline plans as the official trade deadline is just under three weeks away.MLB trade rumors are swirling from all angles, and speculation surrounding MLB’s biggest stars like Mason Miller, Tarik Skubal, Freddy Peralta, Joe Ryan, and many more trade candidates continues to grow.Let’s get right into this MLB rumors roundup, starting with the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers completing a trade on Wednesday afternoon.More MLB on Heavy: St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Officially Elects MLB Free Agency After Being Cut by TeamMore MLB on Heavy: Atlanta Braves Top Trade Target Might Reside in AL WestLance McCullers of the Houston AstrosGettyARLINGTON, TEXAS – MAY 16: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros reacts after giving up a hit during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIn a pretty surprising news across Major League Baseball, the Houston Astros sent pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jadyn Fielder (yes, MLB legend Prince Fielder’s son).McCullers Jr. has not pitched since May, but the Brewers clearly still some effectiveness in him, which should not come as a surprise to anyone. MLBTR.com’s Steve Adams indicates why the Astros may have made this move:“This is surely a salary-motivated move for Houston. McCullers is being paid $17MM in the final season of a five-year, $85MM contract extension, but he hasn’t pitched well since the 2022 season. That contract included a full no-trade clause, but McCullers agreed to waive that protection.”Colton Gordon might be the real piece that the Brewers were targeting in this deal, as he’s shown a lot of promise in Triple-A, but could use further development in the Majors. Gordon, 27, has pitched 9.1 innings in MLB this season, but has surrendered 12 earned runs.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis trade between the Stros and Brew Crew could indicate that the Astros may be en route to selling, and might tip off their trade deadline plans.More MLB on Heavy: Recent Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Released By Rangers in Latest Roster MoveMore MLB on Heavy: Chicago Cubs Proposed Trade for Twins’ Joe Ryan RevealedNew York YankeesGettySAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 28: Mason Miller #22 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Petco Park