​The Houston Astros pitching staff has been thinning since month one of the season, and they have had countless struggles on the mound. They spent the better part of the off-season attempting to beef up the pitching staff, but it wasn’t enough. Now, halfway through the season, moves are being made.The Astros traded Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to the Milwaukee Brewers during the All-Star break. In return, the Astros received minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder, the son of Prince Fielder.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA bittersweet move for a franchise that has watched McCullers battle injuries for years. McCullers has been a part of the Astros organization since his debut in 2015, and after years of injury struggles, McCullers will be putting on a different jersey 11 years later.The Trade Details, per MLB:Brewers get: RHP Lance McCullers Jr., LHP Colton Gordon, and cashAstros get: Minor League OF Jadyn FielderMcCullers had 10-and-5 rights giving him full veto power but waived it to approve the dealWho Is Jadyn Fielder?Fielder is the son of former MLB slugger Prince Fielder. He is a minor league outfielder still developing in the system. A low return for a former All-Star, but McCullers’ injury history made it difficult to get more.McCullers was one of the most beloved Astros pitchers of the dynasty era. He helped the Astros win World Series titles in 2017 and 2022.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHis most iconic moment was throwing 24 straight curveballs in Game 7 of the 2017 ALCS to clinch the pennant. McCullers is 53-40, has a 3.85 ERA and 904 strikeouts in his career.McCullers’ journey has not been an easy one. He has dealt with a Tommy John surgery, multiple forearm injuries, and now a shoulder impingement.He was 2-3 with a 6.86 ERA in eight starts before going back on the IL this season. With the trade deadline approaching the Astros are clearing payroll and getting something in return rather than nothing. He is earning $17 million in the final year of his five-year $85 million deal and is currently on the IL. Colton Gordon goes with him as a depth piece the Brewers wanted.This is a clear signal that the Astros are shifting their focus to the future. This move frees up roster space and payroll heading into the deadline that they need.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA tough goodbye to one of the most beloved pitchers in Astros history. McCullers gave everything he had to this franchise, but injuries derailed what could have been a legendary career. Wishing him well in Milwaukee.