JoJo Romero - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Church robs Gonzales of what would have been walk-off homer, preserves Cards' 5-4 win over Pirates

Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Loui...

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Hits rough patch Romero took the loss in Sunday's game against the Mariners, serving up tiebreaking solo home run in the top of the ninth inning.

Impact Romero initially had Rob Refsnyder struck out on a called strike three, but Refsnyder successfully had the call overturned and then proceeded to club his second home run of the season. After being unscored upon in his first 10 appearances of the season, Romero has yielded a total of six runs over 2.1 frames covering his last three outings. The left-hander has notched seven holds this season and will remain the Cardinals' primary left-handed setup man, despite the recent rough stretch.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Refsnyder's challenge that led to homer was 1 of 8 successful challenges for Mariners and Cardinals

Rob Refsnyder’s challenge that led to his go-ahead home run was one of eight successful challenges by the Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Refsnyder successfully challenges 3rd strike, and then homers to lift Mariners over Cardinals 3-2

Rob Refsnyder successfully challenged a third-strike call, and then hit a go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win against the St. Louis...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Mariners outlast Cardinals 11-9 in game that featured 8 home runs

Julio Rodríguez, Will Wilson and Cole Young each homered, and Leo Rivas hit a two-run single in the ninth to help the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 11-9

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

JoJo Romero is not the only Cardinals' reliever opposing batters should worry about | Sporting News The Cardinals' bullpen is elite.

APRIL 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ramón Urías homers and Cardinals hold Mets to 3 hits in 3-0 shutout

Ramón Urías launched his first home run with St. Louis and Andre Pallante combined with four relievers on a three-hitter as the Cardinals defeated the New York Mets 3-0

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Nabs first hold Saturday Romero struck out one in a perfect inning to record his first hold of the season in Saturday's extra-inning victory over Tampa Bay.

Impact The left-handed Romero was summoned in the eighth inning with a two-run lead and two lefty bats due up, but he wound up facing three righties after the Rays used a pair of pinch hitters. He needed 17 pitches to dispose of the Rays in order. Ryne Stanek has been used for both save chances for the Cardinals but has blown one opportunity and allowed six runners to reach base. Romero will continue to be used in high-leverage situations and get some save chances when the opposition has left-handed hitters due up, though the latter type of outings could be few and far between.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals have no questions left to answer regarding bullpen brigade JUPITER, Fla. -- After Saturday’s 7-4 victory over the Marlins, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis, whi...

MARCH 21 • MLB.COM

Among closer options Romero is expected to be among the relievers in the mix to close games for the Cardinals this season, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Manager Oliver Marmol appears willing to let the team's closer situation "solve itself" rather than naming a go-to ninth-inning man before the season. Romero shared the closer job with Riley O'Brien down the stretch last season after Ryan Helsley was traded, and he finished with a 2.07 ERA and 55:29 K:BB over 61 innings. Goold writes of Romero that the Cardinals "still could trade the lefty for the right return," but the chances of a trade are significantly lower now than they were earlier in the offseason. In addition to Romero and O'Brien, Matt Svanson and Ryne Stanek are expected to receive consideration for closing duties.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Settles with Cardinals The Cardinals and Romero avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.26 million contract Thursday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact It was the final year of arbitration eligibility for Romero, who is slated to hit the free-agent market next winter. The lefty reliever held a 2.07 ERA and 55:29 K:BB over 61 innings in 2025, picking up eight saves. Romero could be in the mix for saves again if he's still with the Cardinals on Opening Day, but a trade to a contender -- where he'd likely fill in a middle relief role -- is likelier.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles Rumors: Baltimore targeting Cardinals reliever that may be perfect fit As the Baltimore Orioles look to round out their offseason, a trade for St. Louis Cardinals' relief pitcher JoJo Romero could make sense.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Latest trade suggests JoJo Romero could net the Cardinals a hefty return A recent trade could set the stage for a solid package of prospects in exchange for JoJo Romero.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • REDBIRDRANTS.COM

Cardinals reportedly shopping lefty reliever who would be perfect fit with Guardians JoJo Romero posted a career season with the Cardinals in 2025, and should be one of the Guardians' top trade targets.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Burleson hits go-ahead single in 9th, Donovan adds career-best 4 doubles, Cardinals beat Giants 9-8

Alec Burleson hit a go-ahead RBI single with one out in the ninth inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker for a 9-8 win over the Giants

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Herrera hits tying 2-run homer in big fifth for St. Louis as Cardinals hold off Giants 6-5

Iván Herrera hit a tying two-run homer in the decisive fifth inning before St. Louis scored the go-ahead run on San Francisco second baseman Casey Schmitt’s error and Jordan Walker...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Picks up another save Romero earned a save against the Athletics on Wednesday, allowing two hits while striking out one batter over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Romero entered with one out in the top of the eighth frame when St. Louis led by two runs. He allowed a single to the first batter he faced before retiring the next two hitters. Romero then returned for the ninth and gave up a leadoff single, but that was quickly wiped out on a double play. Romero subsequently wrapped things up to finish with his seventh save of the season, four of which have consisted of over one inning. With Riley O'Brien (shoulder) currently on the shelf, Romero is the clear top option for save chances for the Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras drives in 4 runs in the Cardinals' 5-1 win over the Athletics

Willson Contreras had three hits and four RBIs, Nolan Gorman homered and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-1 victory over the Athletics...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Nails down save No. 6 Romero struck out one in a clean ninth inning for the save Tuesday against the Athletics.

Impact Romero recorded save No. 6 for the year, and each of those have come in the aftermath of the Ryan Helsley trade. With Riley O'Brien (shoulder) being day-to-day, Romero looks to be St. Louis' go-to weapon in the ninth inning for the time being. Romero had a 6.10 ERA through April 30, but he's posted a 1.12 ERA over his last 40.1 innings since the start of May to bring his ERA to a career-best 2.13 for the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down save No. 6 Romero struck out one in a clean ninth inning for the save Tuesday against the Athletics.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Herrera hits go-ahead homer, Mikolas pitches 6 solid innings, Cardinals beat A's 2-1

Iván Herrera hit a go-ahead two-run home run, and Miles Mikolas pitched six solid innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Athletics 2-1

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Ivan Herrera's jolt provides lead, bullpen protects it in Cardinals' win over Athletics A two-run homer in the sixth inning from Ivan Herrera provided the Cardinals a lead that Matt Svanson and JoJo Romero protected in a 2-1 win...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • STLTODAY.COM

Collects fifth save Thursday Romero allowed one hit and no walks with no strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning for the save Thursday against Pittsburgh.

Impact Romero picked up his fifth save of the season, and each of which have come following the trade of Ryan Helsley. Riley O'Brien worked a clean eighth inning for a hold, and Romero should continue sharing ninth-inning work with O'Brien based on matchups to finish out the campaign. Romero owns a 2.25 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 45:22 K:BB over 48 innings in 2025.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Walker homers in 3-run 7th inning to help Cardinals beat Pirates 4-1

Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead RBI double and Jordan Walker homered in a three-run seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes two innings for save Romero allowed a hit and struck out three over two scoreless innings to earn the save in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Rays.

Impact Romero was brought in for the eighth inning and threw 15 pitches in that frame. He stayed in for the ninth and added 11 more pitches to secure his fourth save of the season. This is encouraging usage -- over his last four appearances, he had two losses, one blown save and two holds, which made it look like his time as closer was over just weeks after it started. The lefty reliever has a 2.31 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 45:21 K:BB while adding 18 holds over 46.2 innings this season. Riley O'Brien has had a fairly stable August compared to Romero, which has pushed the Cardinals' late-inning situation into more of a committee approach.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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