Trade Deadline Recap ... meeting Dustin May and Jojo Romero | Brewers Weekly
Aug 7, 2026 · 41m
Summary
Host Dominic Catronio reviews the Brewers' 5-2 victory over the Pirates, highlighting Dustin May’s successful debut and Jackson Chourio’s resurgence. The episode features an interview with newly acquired reliever JoJo Romero, who discusses his recovery from emergency appendectomy. Additionally, GM Matt Arnold joins for a trade deadline post-mortem, explaining the strategy behind acquiring May and Romero while retaining key prospects like Logan Henderson.
Topics discussed
Intro: Brewers win 5-2, Dustin May highlights, and episode overview
Game Recap: Dustin May's debut, bullpen performance, and defensive plays
Jackson Chourio's resurgence and Pat Murphy's critical post-game analysis
Division Standings: Brewers lead Cubs by 5.5 games
Rotation Strategy: Six-man rotation plans and managing Jacob Misiorowski
JoJo Romero Interview: Appendectomy recovery and joining the Brewers
Trade Deadline Post-Mortem: Skubal trade, Logan Henderson, and prospect value
Matt Arnold Interview: Trade deadline philosophy and organizational patience
League Roundup: Wildcard race, upcoming schedule, and postseason scenarios
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