JoJo Romero the Favorite to Earn Saves in St. Louis?
Across 61 innings (65 games) in 2025, St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher JoJo Romero posted a 4-6 record with a 2.07 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, and eight saves. With former Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, Romero is in the mix to close games in St. Louis along with fellow Cardinals relievers Riley O'Brien and Matt Svanson. Romero outperformed his peripherals in 2025, as he posted a middling 10.2% K-BB rate. His 3.49 xERA and 3.28 FIP, while strong marks, were both significantly worse than his 2.07 ERA. Still, Romero has been an effective setup man for multiple seasons in St. Louis and saw some work in the ninth inning down the stretch of the 2025 season. As a left-handed reliever, Romero could emerge as Cardinals manager Oli Marmol's preferred ninth-inning option against lefty-heavy portions of opposing lineups. Romero may be worth targeting late in fantasy drafts heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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