The Blue Jays could capitalize on the Cardinals' fire sale by acquiring JoJo Romero, a shutdown reliever. With the Cardinals offloading key players, including ace Sonny Gray, All-Star Willson Contreras, and star utilityman Brendan Donovan, they may be open to trade offers. Romero, a 29-year-old left-hander, had his best season with the Cardinals last year, posting a 4-6 record with a 2.07 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. He effectively filled the closer role after Ryan Helsley's trade, registering eight saves with a 2.10 ERA in the final two months. Romero's success as a reliever is notable, especially after struggling as a starter in his early MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies. He provides the Blue Jays with a reliable left-handed option out of the bullpen, a position they haven't had since Tim Mayza's breakout year. Additionally, Romero's performance as a closer in 2025 offers a safety net if Jeff Hoffman struggles in the same role this season. With the Cardinals' ongoing sell-off, the Blue Jays should seize this opportunity to strengthen their bullpen and potentially rekindle a trade partnership with the Cardinals for another key player.
