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St. Louis Cardinals trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero for two outfield prospects

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero for two outfield prospects

Summary

The St. Louis Cardinals traded starting pitcher Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero to acquire outfield prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale. The trade was finalized on August 3, 2026. This move adds depth to the Cardinals' outfield as they aim to strengthen their team for the remainder of the season. Chaim Bloom was involved in negotiating the deal, marking this as the first noteworthy transaction since the trade deadline.

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•Cardinals traded SP Dustin May and LHRP JoJo Romero on August 3.
•New prospects acquired are OF Alexander Frias and OF Josiah Ragsdale.
•The deal highlights the Cardinals' commitment to enhancing their outfield.
•Chaim Bloom played a key role in negotiating this trade.
•Frias and Ragsdale are ranked 11th and 13th in their prospect pool respectively.

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