Brewers acquire top-rated starter Dustin May in deadline trade

Brewers acquire top-rated starter Dustin May in deadline trade

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The Milwaukee Brewers added right-hander Dustin May at the trade deadline, and analytics cited by Brewer Fanatic ranked him among the top available starting pitchers, saying he could strengthen the club’s postseason prospects. The deal also brought left-hander JoJo Romero to Milwaukee. Milwaukee received May and Romero from the St.

Louis Cardinals in exchange for two minor-league outfield prospects, MLB Trade Rumors reported. The New York Times confirmed the trade involved the starter and reliever for the two prospects.

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August 05, 2026
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Brewers acquire pitcher Dustin May, viewed as top available starter by advanced metrics
Brewers acquire pitcher Dustin May, viewed as top available starter by advanced metrics

Brewer Fanatic • 05 Aug 11:51

Milwaukee added right-hander Dustin May at the trade deadline, with analytics indicating he ranks among the best starting pitchers available and could bolster the team's postseason chances.

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August 03, 2026
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MLB trade deadline sees Brewers, Pirates and Padres acquire pitching help in three deals
MLB trade deadline sees Brewers, Pirates and Padres acquire pitching help in three deals

The New York Times • 03 Aug 21:40

Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and San Diego each added right-handed or left-handed pitchers in deadline trades, while the Cardinals, Mets and Giants received prospects and cash considerations.

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Brewers acquire pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals
Brewers acquire pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

The New York Times • 03 Aug 21:14

Milwaukee received starting pitcher Dustin May and reliever JoJo Romero from St. Louis in exchange for two minor-league outfield prospects.

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Brewers acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals after missing out on Tarik Skubal
Brewers acquire Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals after missing out on Tarik Skubal

CBS Sports • 03 Aug 20:10

Milwaukee added starter Dustin May and reliever JoJo Romero from St. Louis in a deadline trade, while the Cardinals received two minor-league outfield prospects.

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Brewers acquire May, Romero and Senzatela to bolster pitching staff
Brewers acquire May, Romero and Senzatela to bolster pitching staff

MLB.com • 03 Aug 19:22

Milwaukee added right-hander Dustin May, left-hander JoJo Romero and right-hander Antonio Senzatela in trades with St. Louis and Colorado as the team seeks to deepen its rotation and bullpen ahead of the trade deadline.

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Brewers acquire pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals
Brewers acquire pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero from Cardinals

MLB Trade Rumors • 03 Aug 19:18

Milwaukee traded for right-hander Dustin May and left-hander JoJo Romero, sending two prospects to St. Louis, while the Cardinals receive a pair of rising minor-league arms.

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