India, July 15 -- The Houston Astros are reportedly preparing to move on from veteran right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., with the Milwaukee Brewers emerging as his potential next destination ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

According to MLB.com, the Astros are "finalizing a trade" that would send McCullers to Milwaukee. The deal is not yet officially announced by either team.

The reported move would bring an end to McCullers' long run with Houston, where he has spent his entire MLB career after being selected by the franchise in the first round of the 2012 MLB Draft.

The Astros' decision comes after a challenging period for McCullers, marked by injuries and limited availability. The pitcher was placed on the injured list in May due to r...