Cardinals expected to trade left-handed reliever Jojo Romero soon

The St. Louis Cardinals are likely to trade left-handed reliever Jojo Romero as the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches. Although the team is currently in playoff contention with a 32-28 record, sources indicate that trading Romero, who has a 3.54 ERA this season, would be a viable move. Romero will become a free agent after the season, and the Cardinals could benefit from trading him instead of losing him without compensation. ESPN’s Jeff Passan highlighted Romero as a prime candidate for a trade, suggesting most teams would seek left-handed relief help.

• 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Cardinals will 'almost certainly' trade 3.54 ERA left-handed reliever