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Brewers Trade Prospects to Cardinals for May, Romero

8/4/2026

Summary

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Brewers traded prospects to the Cardinals for right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero on August 3, 2026, making them free agents after the season and leaving Milwaukee with depth.
May posted a 5-7 record with a 4.38 ERA in 109 innings.
Romero, out July 12, posted a 3.35 ERA in 44 games while the Cardinals filled a bullpen gap after his appendicitis and Milwaukee added left-hander behind DL Hall and Aaron Ashby.

History

Historical Context

The 1998 trade that sent pitcher Roger Clemens from the Boston Red Sox to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash reshaped both clubs. The deal involved $30 million and included minor-league arm Jason Varitek, who posted a 3.45 ERA in 150 innings that season. On August 3 2026 the Brewers traded prospects to the Cardinals for right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero, filling a bullpen weakened by Aaron Ashby’s injury. Commissioner Bud Selig noted that such high-cost pitcher swaps can instantly improve rotation depth while prompting rebuilding cycles, a pattern the 2026 trade may echo for Milwaukee and St. Louis.

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Story summary

Brewers traded prospects to the Cardinals for right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero on August 3, 2026, making them free agents after the season and leaving Milwaukee with depth.
May posted a 5-7 record with a 4.38 ERA in 109 innings.
Romero, out July 12, posted a 3.35 ERA in 44 games while the Cardinals filled a bullpen gap after his appendicitis and Milwaukee added left-hander behind DL Hall and Aaron Ashby.

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