Breaking news across Major League Baseball as the St. Louis Cardinals are making a shocking move to trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero to their NL Central rival, the Milwaukee Brewers.
This is a clear sign that the Cardinals are selling, and with a 55-57 record, St. Louis must feel like it doesn’t have enough in the tank to compete with the other NL Central clubs (Brewers, Cubs), and even the other NL teams in the Wild Card race.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal wrote: “Brewers acquiring RHP Dustin May and LH reliever Jo Jo Romero from Cardinals, source tells me and @WillSammon”
Here is the return for the Cardinals, per @AdamMcCalvy: Alexander Frias, Josiah Ragsdale
Brewers get – Dustin May, Jo Jo Romero Cardinals get – Alexander Frias, Josiah Ragsdale
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GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 30: Jojo Romero #59 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on June 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Another fascinating trade takes place across Major League Baseball. This time, it’s the Brewers pulling off a shocking trade to acquire SP Dustin May and LHP JoJo Romero.
Dustin May was considered a top trade candidate to move this cycle, and the same can be said about JoJo Romero, but the shocking part is St. Louis being willing to send both players to the Brewers, who are currently in first place and look like formidable NL contenders to the Dodgers and Braves.
The return is unclear at this moment, but this story will be updated once those details come in.
Dustin May’s 2026 stats: 21 starts, 109 IP, 106 strikeouts, 4.38 ERA, 3.14 FIP, WHIP: 1.284.
That FIP # suggests that May has been a bit unlucky this season with balls put in play, but his strikeout numbers and walk rate this season are among the best marks of his career. He’s also approaching a career-high in innings pitched, which he set last season with the Dodgers and Cardinals.
JoJo Romero’s 2026 stats: 3.35 ERA, 43 IP, 43 SO, WHIP: 1.302, ERA+: 119.
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GettyST LOUIS, MISSOURI – JULY 29: Dustin May #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Busch Stadium on July 29, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Dustin May and JoJo Romero are both impending free agents, so both are rental additions (unless the Brewers would like to sign them to an extension).
For Dustin May, ever since a lengthy stint with the Dodgers, he has been bouncing around over the past couple of seasons. However, this season has proved that he can be a durable starter and provide innings/length to a rotation.
He’s always had an A+ arsenal, but poor command and a slew of injuries held his career back from 2022 to 2024.
As for JoJo Romero, he had a stellar 2025 campaign, when he boasted an ERA of 2.07 across 61 IP. That’s what ultimately spurred trade rumors surrounding his name, and although he’s had a less-productive season, his trade value is still pertinent, and he will help the Brewers in their chase for an NL Pennant.
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