Milwaukee Brewers acquire Dustin May from St. Louis Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, the Milwaukee Brewers completed a trade to acquire pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor-leaguers Josiah Ragsdale and Alexander Frias. May, 28, has been a notable player after overcoming significant injuries and posting a 4.38 ERA over 109 innings this season. He joins the Brewers as they look to bolster their pitching rotation for a playoff push. May, who stands 6-foot-6, is known for his effective fastballs and has pitched against the Brewers previously this season, throwing a near no-hitter on May 27. His current contract is for one year at $12.5 million with a mutual option for 2027.
- •Brewers acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals.
- •Trade involves minor-leaguers Josiah Ragsdale and Alexander Frias.
- •Dustin May has a 4.38 ERA in 109 innings this season.
- •May previously nearly no-hit the Brewers on May 27.
- •He is on a one-year, $12.5 million deal with a mutual option for 2027.
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Dustin May and how can he help the Milwaukee Brewers?
"Get to know new Brewers starting pitcher Dustin May, acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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