Brewers trades: May, Romero, Senzatela to Milwaukee at deadline

Published August 3, 2026 5:30 PM CDT

The Brewers acquired pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero and Antonio Senzatela in trade-deadline deals with the Cardinals and Rockies, the team confirmed Monday.

Who is Dustin May?

By the numbers:

May, a right-handed starter, had a 4.38 ERA, 109 strikeouts and 5-7 record over 21 starts with St. Louis this season. He previously pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox and has a career 3.99 ERA over 92 games (78 starts). 

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The 28-year-old missed the 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and an esophageal tear. He has a mutual option for the 2027 season.

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 12: Dustin May #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves at Busch Stadium on July 12, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Who is JoJo Romero?

By the numbers:

Romero, a left-handed reliever, had a 3.35 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 44 relief appearances with St. Louis this season. He's currently on the 15-day injured list due to an appendectomy.

Romero previously pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, but had his best MLB season last year with the Cardinals: a 2.07 ERA and career-best eight saves. He is a free agent at the end of this season.

Who is Antonio Senzatela?

By the numbers:

Senzatela, a right-handed reliever, posted a 3.61 ERA and three saves in 34 appearances out of Colorado's bullpen this season. In his career, he has a 3.75 ERA in 67 relief appearances compared to a 5.29 ERA in 145 starts.

The 31-year-old spent his entire 10-year MLB career with the Rockies. He has a club option for 2027.

Who did the Brewers trade?

Dig deeper:

Milwaukee sent outfielders Alex Frias and Josiah Ragsdale to St. Louis in the trade that landed May and Romero.

Frias, 18, was ranked the eighth-best prospect in the Brewers' organization according to Baseball America and 11th according to MLB Pipeline. Ragsdale, 22, ranked 22nd according to Baseball America and 13th according to MLB Pipeline.

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Milwaukee sent left-handed pitcher Mark Manfredi and infielder Juan Martinez to Colorado in the trade that landed Senzatela.

Manfredi, 26, split time between Double-A Biloxi and Triple-A Nashville this season and was not a ranked prospect. Martinez, 19, spent time with the Rookie ACL Brewers and Class-A Wilson and also was not ranked.

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