JoJo Romero rejoins Brewers after emergency appendectomy recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 12:37 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
JoJo Romero, recently traded to the Milwaukee Brewers from the St. Louis Cardinals on August 3, is on track to return from an emergency appendectomy. The left-hander underwent surgery on July 15 after experiencing severe abdominal pain. He is expected to resume game action by mid- to late August, with his arm feeling healthy as he progresses through recovery. Romero aims to integrate into a Brewers bullpen that includes fellow left-handers Aaron Ashby and DL Hall, and right-hander Antonio Senzatela. Romero has a 3.35 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season as he adapts to his new team.
- •Romero was traded to Brewers on August 3.
- •Underwent surgery on July 15 due to appendicitis.
- •Expected to return by mid- to late August.
- •Had a 3.35 ERA with 43 strikeouts before surgery.
- •Aims to strengthen Brewers' bullpen options.
- 12:37 AMYahoo Sports — New reliever JoJo Romero on the comeback trail after emergency appendectomy
"JoJo Romero, acquired from the Cardinals on Aug. 3, hopes to be back from an emergency appendectomy by the middle of the month if possible.
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