Cardinals Expected to Trade Dustin May and JoJo Romero

The St. Louis Cardinals, who committed to a rebuild over the winter but have exceeded expectations and remain in playoff contention, are expected to trade pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero at the upcoming trade deadline, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The report, published on June 7, 2026, indicates the Cardinals will be sellers despite their surprising performance. Nightengale revealed the news at the end of an article primarily focused on the 2008 C.C. Sabathia trade.