The Cardinals are shopping star with the Blue Jays looking to strike
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Victor William
Feb 3, 2026 (10:59)
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JoJo Romero (Drafted Round 4, 2016 by Phillies) is exactly the kind of high-octane arm the Blue Jays need, and it sounds like he is officially on the block.
The St. Louis Cardinals are in full teardown mode after trading away key pieces like Brendan Donovan.
Now, insiders are predicting a blockbuster deal that sends their lefty reliever straight to Toronto.
It makes too much sense to ignore.
Romero isn't just another bullpen arm; he is a legitimate weapon against left-handed hitters.
With a slider that generates elite whiff rates and a sinker that kills worms, he fits the "run prevention" model perfectly.
The best part? He is affordable, projected to earn around $4 million in arbitration.
That leaves plenty of room for Ross Atkins to make other moves while solidifying the bridge to the 9th inning.
Check out the full prediction on this potential deal right here: https://www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/onsi/st-louis-cardinals-news/predicting-cardinals-blue-jays-blockbuster-trade-for-4-million-star-zach3
A bullpen upgrade without the "closer" price tag
As a fan, the idea of adding a proven lefty who can miss bats is a no-brainer.
The Blue Jays' relief corps has been decent, but "decent" doesn't win in October.
We need guys who can come in with the bases loaded in the 7th and put out the fire.
Romero has shown he can handle high-leverage spots in the National League.
Bringing him to the AL East gives the manager a versatile chess piece to neutralize the big lefty bats of the Yankees and Orioles.
St. Louis is looking for prospects, and we have enough depth to make this happen without mortgaging the future.
This is the kind of smart, under-the-radar move that championship teams make in February.
It’s not flashy like signing a $300 million free agent, but it wins ballgames.
Let's get it done.
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FEVRIER 3|297 ANSWERS The Cardinals are shopping star with the Blue Jays looking to strike Is JoJo Romero the missing lefty piece for the Blue Jays bullpen? | ||
| Yes | 186 | 62.6 % |
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