Brewers criticized for lack of aggression at trade deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers made several trades before the August 3 deadline, acquiring starting pitcher Dustin May and reliever JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals, along with catcher Bo Naylor. However, they received low grades from national analysts, who felt the team should have pursued more impactful players, particularly Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal. Several sources classified the Brewers as trade deadline 'losers' for their perceived lack of significant moves, highlighting missed opportunities to bolster their rotation. The team's focus heading into the postseason has raised questions about their strategy.
- •Brewers acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero but miss out on Tarik Skubal.
- •Analysts graded the Brewers' moves low, citing lack of aggression.
- •ESPN labeled the Brewers as the biggest losers at the trade deadline.
- •Brewers still hold the best record in baseball entering the deadline.
- •Next challenge is competing against a strengthened Dodgers team.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Are the Brewers graded winners or losers for trade-deadline moves?
"Here's a rundown of why most national sites thought the Brewers needed to make more of a splash at the trade deadline.
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