The short version
- The Milwaukee Brewers acquired pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Reports prior to the deal indicated the Cardinals were actively shopping May, with teammates expressing support during his potential final starts.
- The transaction resolves uncertainty surrounding May's availability and future team affiliation.
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-handed pitcher Dustin May and reliever JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals, according to reporting by The New York Times. The trade marks a significant shift in the market as the deadline passed, finalizing moves that had been under speculation for weeks.
Prior to the agreement, MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Cardinals were actively shopping May. Yahoo Sports noted that St. Louis had a clear plan regarding both May and Ryne Stanek heading into the deadline period. During this time of uncertainty, May prepared for what could have been his final start with the Cardinals, receiving support from teammates as detailed by MLB.com.
The transaction addresses fan interest in May's health and performance status, which had driven high search volume leading up to the deal. While the immediate impact on both rosters remains to be seen, the move solidifies the Brewers' pitching depth and concludes the Cardinals' efforts to restructure their roster before the trade window closed.
Sources behind this briefing
Go to the original reporting
- STLtoday.com↗What trade deadline moves can shift the market in Cardinals' direction?
- MLB.com↗May deals in potential last start with Cards, and teammates show love
- Yahoo Sports↗Cardinals have clear Dustin May, Ryne Stanek trade deadline plan
- The New York Times↗Brewers get Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals
