Orioles viewed as top trade candidate for Cardinals' high-leverage lefty

Romero understands how to work in tandem with Helsley, as that is what they did when the two were with the Cards from 2022 to 2024. That 2024 season, they were as dominant as you can get with Helsley winning NL Reliever of the Year and Romero having 30 holds to his name.

Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller would love to see this trade take place.

"Just for fun, let's call our shot with this one: Romero gets traded to Baltimore for a reunion with Ryan Helsley and for a bunch of 'Can't spell JoJo Romero without the O's' jokes. At any rate, that's a bullpen lacking for southpaws."

The O's could surely use another left-handed option as they only have three currently. And when looking at the potential market, it might not get better than Romero.

So, expect one of the most aggressive teams over the winter break to be one of the more aggressive teams ahead of the trade deadline.

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