Brewers trade for Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:16 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired starting pitcher Dustin May and reliever JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a trade on August 3, 2026. The deal marks the Brewers' first move of the trade deadline day. May, who has a 4.38 ERA over 21 starts this season, pitched well against the Brewers earlier this year, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning on May 27. Romero, currently on the injured list, has a 3.35 ERA in 43 innings this season. The return package from the Brewers remains unconfirmed, but reports suggest it includes Josh Knoth and Coleman Crow.
- •Brewers acquire RHP Dustin May and LH JoJo Romero from Cardinals.
- •May is 5-7 with a 4.38 ERA this season.
- •Romero has a 3.35 ERA but is currently on the injured list.
- •Trade is part of the Brewers' strategy to enhance their playoff chances.
- •Cardinals likely prioritize future with this trade.
- 9:02 PMESPN MLB — Source: Brewers acquire May, Romero from Cards
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers reportedly acquire SP Dustin May from rival Cardinals after missing out on Tarik Skubal
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers acquiring Dustin May, JoJo Romero from Cardinals at deadline
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Report: St. Louis Cardinals Trade Dustin May & JoJo Romero to Brewers
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers acquire Dustin May, JoJo Romero from Cardinals in stunning NL Central trade
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers acquire Dustin May, JoJo Romero from Cardinals
"Ken Rosenthal is reporting that both Dustin May and JoJo Romero have been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers will reportedly be sending Josh Knoth and Coleman Crow to the Cardinals according to Scott Hughes but that has yet to be confirmed.
"Milwaukee reportedly is acquiring two experienced pitchers from division rival St. Louis, adding Dustin May to its rotation and JoJo Romero to its bullpen.
"The Brewers are acquiring right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero from the Cardinals in exchange for multiple prospects, a source told ESPN.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 3, 2026, 9:02 PMSource: Brewers acquire May, Romero from Cards
The Brewers are acquiring right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero from the Cardinals in exchange for multiple prospects, a source told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:47 PMBrewers reportedly acquire SP Dustin May from rival Cardinals after missing out on Tarik Skubal
Milwaukee also reportedly picked up reliever JoJo Romero in the deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:29 PMBrewers acquiring Dustin May, JoJo Romero from Cardinals at deadline
The Brewers made their first deal of trade deadline day by bringing in Dustin May and JoJo Romero.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:24 PMReport: St. Louis Cardinals Trade Dustin May & JoJo Romero to Brewers
Ken Rosenthal is reporting that both Dustin May and JoJo Romero have been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Milwaukee Brewers will reportedly be sending Josh Knoth and Coleman Crow to the Cardinals according to Scott Hughes but that has yet to be confirmed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:21 PMBrewers acquire Dustin May, JoJo Romero from Cardinals in stunning NL Central trade
Milwaukee reportedly is acquiring two experienced pitchers from division rival St. Louis, adding Dustin May to its rotation and JoJo Romero to its bullpen.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:20 PMBrewers acquire Dustin May, JoJo Romero from Cardinals
Milwaukee makes their first move of the deadline with less than three hours to go
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