Brewers trade grades: Milwaukee gets C for pivoting to Dustin May after missing out on Tarik Skubal
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Key Points:
- The Milwaukee Brewers are acquiring starting pitcher Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for minor-league outfielders Alexander Frias and Josiah Ragsdale.
- May, who was traded at last year's deadline as well, is expected to stabilize Milwaukee's rotation but may not significantly elevate its ceiling; Romero, currently recovering from an appendectomy, adds depth to the lefty relief corps.
- The Brewers pursued Tarik Skubal but ultimately settled for May and Romero, aiming to bolster their pitching staff as they hold the MLB's best record at 69-42.
- The Cardinals, struggling recently and falling out of playoff contention, opted to sell at the deadline, acquiring two of Milwaukee's top prospects as part of their long-term rebuilding strategy.
- Trade grades rate Milwaukee's acquisition as a modest "C," reflecting limited impact on a strong team, while St. Louis earns a "B" for securing valuable prospects aligned with market expectations.
