Cardinals Explore Reunion With Lefty JoJo Romero

Overview

• Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Cardinals have expressed interest in re-signing JoJo Romero and local beat writers say the interest is mutual.
• Romero became a key late-inning lefty for the Milwaukee Brewers after being traded at the 2026 deadline and allowed one earned run across eight postseason innings.
• The Cardinals traded Romero and Dustin May to Milwaukee for outfield prospects Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale at the deadline, and those prospects are seen as meaningful returns for St. Louis.
• Analysts and outlets project Romero’s market at roughly a two-year, $13 million range and say the Cardinals could face competition from Milwaukee and other clubs.
• Adding Romero would give young Cardinals relievers a veteran left-hander for high-leverage innings and reduce pressure on an otherwise unsettled bullpen behind Riley O’Brien.